Praetor (Nova Roma)
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* [[Marcus Curiatius Complutensis (Nova Roma)|Marcus Curiatius Complutensis]] | * [[Marcus Curiatius Complutensis (Nova Roma)|Marcus Curiatius Complutensis]] | ||
* [[Marcus Iulius Severus (Nova Roma)|Marcus Iulius Severus]] | * [[Marcus Iulius Severus (Nova Roma)|Marcus Iulius Severus]] | ||
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| + | *[[Praetor overview]]: a comparison of ancient Roman and Nova Roman ''praetores'' | ||
[[Category: Nova Roma History]] | [[Category: Nova Roma History]] | ||
[[Category:Magistracies (Nova Roma)]] | [[Category:Magistracies (Nova Roma)]] | ||
Revision as of 18:36, 26 May 2008
One of the magistracies of Nova Roma. There are two praetores.
Duties and powers of the praetores
The Constitution of Nova Roma says about the praetores:
- 3. Praetor. Two praetors shall be elected by the comitia centuriata to serve a term lasting one year. They shall have the following honors, powers, and obligations:
- a. To hold Imperium and have the honor of being preceded by six lictors;
- b. To issue those edicta (edicts) necessary to engage in those tasks which advance the mission and function of Nova Roma and to administer the law (such edicts being binding upon themselves as well as others);
- c. To call the Senate, the comitia centuriata, and the comitia populi tributa to order when the Consuls are unavailable;
- d. To pronounce intercessio against another praetor or magistrate of lesser authority;
- e. To appoint scribae (clerks) to assist with administrative and other tasks, as they shall see fit.
- 3. Praetor. Two praetors shall be elected by the comitia centuriata to serve a term lasting one year. They shall have the following honors, powers, and obligations:
List of Praetores of Nova Roma
As of L. Arminio Ti. Galerio cos. ‡ MMDCCLX a.u.c., the Praetorship has been held by twenty-two individuals.
- One has held the office twice.
- Nine (41%) went on to become Consul (indicated with 'COS.')
- Three (14%) went on to become Censor (indicated with 'CEN.')
- Two held the office after having previously served as Consul.
- Three (14%) did not complete their terms as Praetor (one became Consul Suffectus, one resigned, one disappeared).
Fl. Vedio M. Cassio cos. ‡ MMDCCLI a.u.c.
- Decius Iunius Palladius (I) (appointed Kal. Mar. ‡) COS. CEN.
- Lucius Equitius Cincinnatus (appointed a.d. IV Non. Mai. ‡) COS.
L. Equitio Dec. Iunio cos. ‡ MMDCCLII a.u.c.
- Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix (resigned a.d. XII Kal. Oct. ‡) COS. CEN.
- Suffectus: Marcus Minucius Audens (elected a.d. XIII Kal. Nov. ‡) COS.
- Marcus Mucius Scaevola Magister
Q. Maximo M. Minucio cos. ‡ MMDCCLIII a.u.c.
Fl. Vedio (II) M. Cassio (II) cos. ‡ MMDCCLIV a.u.c.
- Quintus Fabius Maximus former COS.
- Caius Flavius Diocletianus CEN.
M. Octavio L. Sulla (II) cos. ‡ MMDCCLV a.u.c.
- Pompeia Cornelia Strabo (resigned a.d. III Kal. Nov. ‡)
- Suffecta: Patricia Cassia (appointed prid. Id. Nov. ‡)
- Titus Labienus Fortunatus
K. Buteone T. Labieno cos. ‡ MMDCCLVI a.u.c.
- Gnaeus Salix Astur (elected a.d. XVI Kal. Feb. ‡) COS.
- Decius Iunius Palladius Invictus (II), elected XVI Kal Feb (17 Jan) former COS.
Cn. Salvio Cn. Equitio cos. ‡ MMDCCLVII a.u.c.
- Marcus Arminius Maior
- Gnaeus Octavius Noricus (replaced Id. Sext. ‡)
- Suffectus: Gaius Popillius Laenas (elected Id. Sext. ‡) COS.
Fr. Apulo C. Laenate cos. ‡ MMDCCLVIII a.u.c.
K. Buteone Po. Minucia cos. ‡ MMDCCLIX a.u.c.
L. Arminio Ti. Galerio cos. ‡ MMDCCLX a.u.c.
M. Moravio T. Iulio cos. ‡ MMDCCLXI a.u.c.
See also
- Praetor overview: a comparison of ancient Roman and Nova Roman praetores
