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Roman consulThe year 509 BC marks the traditional founding of the Roman Republic and the consulship. Ancient writers claimed the title came from the Latin verb…
Roman dictatorThe Roman Republic began in 509 BC after the expulsion of its kings. Yet within years, a new office emerged to handle crises that two consuls could not…
Roman censorIn 443 BC, the Roman Senate created a new office called censor to handle the census. Before this year, consuls managed population counts and property records.
Roman emperorIn 27 BC, Octavian and the Senate concluded a political agreement known as the First Settlement. This moment marked the formal beginning of the Roman Empire…