Duplarius

Duplarius (pl.: duplares), duplicarius or dupliciarius was an inferior, low-ranking Roman officer, who received double rations or increased payment valuing the 2nd ration based on their valor.^[1][2] As part of cavalry, one decurio, one duplicarius, and one sesquiplarius was assigned to one turma.^[2] Each duplarius as part of a turma was allowed to have two horses.^[2] Golden-badged duplares were named Torquati duplares.^[2]

See also

• Ancient Rome portal

• List of Roman army unit types

References

1. Murray, John (1875). A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities. London. pp. 489‑511.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
2. Smith, William. "EXERCITUS". Retrieved 2020-12-07.