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Legion X Fretensis was one of the most famous Roman legions. It takes its name from Fretum Sicilium, the channel between Italy and Sicily, known today as the Strait of Messina.
Legio X Fretensis ("Tenth legion of the Strait") was a legion of the Imperial Roman army. It was founded by the young Gaius Octavius (later to become Augustus Caesar ) in 41/40 BC to fight during the period of civil war that started the dissolution of the Roman Republic .
In that year X Fretensis, in conjunction with V Macedonica, XII Fulminata, and XV Apollinaris, began the siege of Jerusalem, stronghold of the rebellion. The Xth camped on the Mount of Olives. During the siege, Legio X gained fame in the effective use of their various war machines.
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16 maj 2024 · The video transcription discusses the rise and fall of Legio X, Rome's most successful legion, known for pushing back the Pompeians and winning battles.
Legio X Equestris, a Roman legion, was one of the most trusted legions of Julius Caesar. Legio X was famous in its day and throughout history, because of its portrayal in Caesar's Commentaries and the prominent role the Tenth played in his Gallic campaigns.
When in 212 CE Severus’ son Emperor Caracalla granted Roman citizenship to all the free population of the Empire, recruitment to the X legion was further transformed, consolidating political solidarity and the cives Romani religious community.
