Duplarius

<i>Duplarius</i>

Duplarius

Roman officer rank

Duplarius (pl.: duplares), duplicarius or dupliciarius was an inferior, low-ranking Roman officer, who received double rations or increased payment valuing the 2nd ration based on their valor.[1][2] As part of cavalry, one decurio, one duplicarius, and one sesquiplarius was assigned to one turma.[2] Each duplarius as part of a turma was allowed to have two horses.[2] Golden-badged duplares were named Torquati duplares.[2]

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References

  1. [1]
    Murray, John (1875). A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities. London. pp. 489‑511.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. [2]
    Smith, William. "EXERCITUS". Retrieved 2020-12-07.
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