Praetorian Prefect. Prefect (praefectus) was a term used to describe someone placed in authority through appointment by a higher official. In the case of the Praetorians, an equestrian had been appointed
Praetorian Prefect. Prefect (praefectus) was a term used to describe someone placed in authority through appointment by a higher official. In the case of the Praetorians, an equestrian had been appointed to command Augutus’ elite bodyguard. The Praetori