10 Interesting Facts on Ancient Roman Soldiers

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3ROMAN SOLDIERS WERE FORBIDDEN BY LAW TO MARRY WHILE IN MILITARY SERVICE

The Roman soldiers were prohibited by law to marry during their period of military service. However, this law was difficult to enforce and caused the authorities trouble from the start.

Evidence suggests that despite the law, many soldiers married. This prohibition on marriage was ultimately lifted by Emperor Septimius Severus, who reigned from 193 CE to 211 CE.