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I read somewhere that Centurions (unlike normal legionaries) could marry (and that their wives went on campaign with them and stayed in thier tent :) ) is this true? What is everyone's opinion on it?

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Unlike Senatorial or Equestrian officers which were stricty forbidden to marry while in service, Centurions were. There were of course many exceptions to this rule and soldiers often married anyway, their marriage just wasn't recognized by the state thus any childeren they concieved were deemed illigitamate. The same anti-mariage laws applied to basic legionaries. Oh and yes, a train of officer's spouses and childeren often followed the army.

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Hm...I wonder if any of them ever snuck into battle, Gaul-style?

Roman women had other tradition and upbringing of course. lol

They could be burden for men but not helpmate in the battle.

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I believe so but their marriage was considered...idk...void i guess is the word I'm looking for...when they joined the legion.

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