Praefectus Castrorum

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The Roman Army. A. "The rank above a chief centurion (Primus Pilus) was that of a camp prefect (Praefectus Castrorum). it was given to men who had been chief centurions. The camp prefect looked after equipment and building works but could command the legion when his seniors were absent." Wilkes, 1972.

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