Lost_Warrior 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2005 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fafnir 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2005 If it's true, then it's reasonable. Officers always get treated better than grunts, even today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanM 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2005 I don't know about ancient Rome, but its certainly true on HBO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hamilcar Barca 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2005 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lost_Warrior 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2005 Hm...I wonder if any of them ever snuck into battle, Gaul-style? I know I would.... Â Thanks for the info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Incitatus 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2005 Centurions could marry. Soldiers werent allowed to marry but had basic marriage services anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favonius Cornelius 2 Report post Posted September 27, 2005 I don't know about ancient Rome, but its certainly true on HBO. Â If they have 'special dispensation.' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lacertus 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2005 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Onasander 28 Report post Posted October 5, 2005 Could married men become legionaries? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lost_Warrior 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2005 I believe so but their marriage was considered...idk...void i guess is the word I'm looking for...when they joined the legion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Onasander 28 Report post Posted October 7, 2005 State didn't wanna take responsibility for the widows, I'm guessing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites