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Sesquiplarius, plural sesquiplares, was an inferior, low-ranking Roman officer, who received a ration and a half or increased payment valuing the additional ration based on their valor. As part of cavalry, one decurio, one duplicarius, and one sesquiplarius was assigned to one turma. Golden badged sesquiplares were named Torquati sesquiplares.

See also

• 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.

• Ancient Roman titles
• Military ranks of ancient Rome