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Slave Legal Protections

Roman Empire · House / House of 5 Good Emperors. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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Titus Aurelius Antoninus Pius150

Rome · House / House of 5 Good Emperors

Legislation under Antoninus Pius strengthened legal protections for slaves and limited abusive treatment by owners.

Names involved

Titus Aurelius Antoninus Pius

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