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Entry into the Praetorian Guard

Roman Empire · Government / Government of Roman Empire. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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Gaius Priscus242

Rome · Government / Government of Roman Empire

Around 242, Gaius Julius Priscus became a member of the Praetorian Guard during the reign of Gordian III and entered the emperor's senior military circle.

Names involved

Gaius Priscus

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