Legio XVIII
Funerary inscription for Gaius Pompeius Proculus, third son of Gaius, Tribunus Militum of the 18th legion, Praefectus Fabrum, Sevir of the equestrian units, an honorary title. Augustean period, Museo Epigrafico, Terme di Diocleziano, Rome.
Epitaph of Marcus Caelius, using the "XIIX" spelling
Legio XVIII ("Eighteenth Legion", spelled XVIII or XIIXBattle of Teutoburg Forest (September 9, 9 AD). The legion's symbol and cognomen are unknown.
This legion was probably created to deal with
Rome's grain supply. It was probably one of the eight legions Augustus promised Mark Antony for his campaign against the Parthians, but never delivered.[citation needed
]
Following the defeat of Antony and
provinces in the Rhine to take part in the enormous army led by Drusus and later Tiberius. In 5, the provinces were pacified. In 7, Publius Quinctilius Varus
was assigned governor.
On September 9,
Battle of Teutoburg Forest and their eagle standards
lost.
After their destruction, the Romans never used these legion numbers (XVII, XVIII and XIX) again.
Known members of the legion
| Name | Rank | Time frame | Province | Soldier located in | Veteran located in | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaius Pompeius Proculus | tribunus militum | ? | ? | ? | Italy |
|
| Marcus Caelius | centurio | ? | Raetia? | ? | - |
|
See also
References
- ISBN 0-8160-5026-0.
- ^ Boyne, William (1968). A manual of Roman coins. p. 13.
