Legio X Equestris
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See also: Legio X Gemina and Legio X Fretensis
Legio X Equestris, a Roman legion, was levied by Julius Caesar in 61 BC when he was the Governor of Hispania Ulterior. The Tenth was the first legion levied personally by Caesar and was consistently his most trusted. 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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Tenth Legion Equestris | |
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Legio X Equestris Legio Decima Equestris | |
Active | 61 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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Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Julius Caesar (Campaign) Mark Antony (Campaign) Gaius Crastinus (Centurion) |
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