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praetorian guard::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | praetorian |
| Type of | bodyguard, escort |
praetorian guard::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | bodyguard |
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praetorian guard
Initially, under Augustus the praetorian guard was a kind of imperial bodyguard.
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The praetorian guard in the political and social life of Julio-Claudian Rome.
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Macrinus was among his staff, as were other members of the praetorian guard.
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Vacancies after the conspiracy allowed Nymphidius Sabinus to rise in the praetorian guard.
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Despite a good fight by the praetorian guard, his soldiers were defeated.
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The Roman Senate, the praetorian guard and several prominent army commanders conspired for his removal.
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It's far worse than anything that occurred in the Roman empire, until the praetorian guard started to sell the principate.
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The praetorian guard was bribed to betray Nero by Nymphidius Sabinus, who desired to become emperor himself.
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The NUM was widely regarded as the labour movement's praetorian guard and the strike convulsed the Labour movement.
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