The following is a list of Roman praetors as reported by ancient sources.
A
praetor in
ancient Rome was a person who held an annual office below the level of a
consul but who still received a grant of
imperium, allowing him to command armed forces. Two praetors each year had specific duties in Rome: the
praetor urbanus (who presided in civil cases between citizens) and the
praetor peregrinus (who administered justice among foreigners). Unless otherwise noted all dates are reported in BC.
List of praetors of the Roman Republic
The following individuals held the position of
Praetor during the
Roman Republic, starting with the creation of the office in 366 BC.
The following is a list of Roman praetors as reported by ancient sources.
A
praetor in
ancient Rome was a person who held an annual office below the level of a
consul but who still received a grant of
imperium, allowing him to command armed forces. Two praetors each year had specific duties in Rome: the
praetor urbanus (who presided in civil cases between citizens) and the
praetor peregrinus (who administered justice among foreigners). Unless otherwise noted all dates are reported in BC.
List of praetors of the Roman Republic
The following individuals held the position of
Praetor during the
Roman Republic, starting with the creation of the office in 366 BC.