Conubium cum uxoribus: wives and children in the Roman military diplomas

Abstract

For at least the first two centuries of empire, marriage for most soldiers during their years of active service was legally banned by the state. It is equally clear that the law forbiddingiustum matrimoniumdid not stop some auxiliary soldiers from formingde factorelationships and creating families whilst in service. In some cases, families will have traveled with soldiers who were in service. Whether they dwelt within the forts or in extramural settlements, family members formed an integral part of the military community.

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