08-24-2007, 09:14 PM
Quote:Viroviacum:1cauemva Wrote:"Here under are the shown men of the Duke of Arabia"It's actually the Dux who's the vir spectabilis, so the text runs:
"Under the control of the most admirable Duke of Arabia: ..."
(If I remember correctly, this is not idle flattery -- there were recognised grades of viri.)
And, correct me if I'm wrong, Dux means "Leader" or "General", not Duke. Knew the Romans such a title? I think not.
Valete,
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Titvs Statilivs Castvs - Sander Van Daele
LEG XI CPF
COH VII RAET EQ (part of LEG XI CPF)
MA in History