vindex

Noun

Meaning

vindex (plural vindices)

(historical) An official who supervised tax collection in the ancient Roman Empire.

Examples

Galba, Otho and Vitellius: Careers and Controversies (Spudasmata: Studien zur Klassichen Philologie und ihren Grenzgebieten) by Charles L. Murison p15 In the resulting battle Vindex was defeated and committed suicide. Source: Internet

What occurred then is unclear but despite a meeting between Verginius and Vindex, the forces under Verginius seemed to have decided on a battle without orders. Source: Internet

In the spring of 68, Galba was informed of Nero's intention to put him to death, and of the insurrection of Julius Vindex in Gaul. Source: Internet

Though the aims of his followers may be more complex, Vindex as a senator would have had the aim simply of replacing Nero with a better emperor. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms