Legio X Equestris
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See also: Legio X Gemina and Legio X Fretensis
Legio X Equestris, a Roman legion, was one of the most trusted legions of Julius Caesar. Legio X was famous in its day and throughout history, because of its portrayal in Caesar's Commentaries and the prominent role the Tenth played in his Gallic campaigns.[1][2] Its soldiers were discharged in 45 BC. Its remnants were reconstituted, fought for Mark Antony and Octavian, disbanded, and later merged into X Gemina.[3]
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Legio X Equestris Legio Decima Equestris | |
Active | 1st half of the first century BC to after 31 BC |
Country | Roman Republic |
Type | Roman legion (Marian) |
Role | Infantry assault (some cavalry support) |
Size | Varied over unit lifetime. Approx. 5,000 soldiers, 6,000 men including support, at the time of creation. |
Nickname(s) | Equestris, "mounted" Veneria, "devoted to Venus" |
Mascot(s) | Bull |
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Notable commanders | Julius Caesar (Campaign) Mark Antony (Campaign) Gaius Crastinus (Centurion) |
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