Praetor (Nova Roma)

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One of the magistracies of Nova Roma. There are two praetores.

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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.

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.

L. Equitio Dec. Iunio cos. MMDCCLII a.u.c.

Q. Maximo M. Minucio cos. MMDCCLIII a.u.c.

Fl. Vedio (II) M. Cassio (II) cos. MMDCCLIV a.u.c.

M. Octavio L. Sulla (II) cos. MMDCCLV a.u.c.

K. Buteone T. Labieno cos. MMDCCLVI a.u.c.

Cn. Salvio Cn. Equitio cos. MMDCCLVII a.u.c.

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.


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