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A centurion was a professional non-commissioned officer in the Roman army who led a military unit called a century. They were important because they served as experienced commanders who directly oversaw groups of soldiers in battle and daily operations.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- military rank
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Image
- Centurion 2 Boulogne Luc Viatour.jpg
- Said to be same as
- Hauptmann
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- described by source
- Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
- applies to jurisdiction
- Ancient Rome
- Commons category
- Centurions
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