Establishment of the Cursus Honorum
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Government and Politics
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Empires, Dynasties, Laws, Acts, Legislation, Roman Empire, Ancient Rome
- Curriculum: Italian History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Italy
- Date: 180
Article abstract: The establishment of the cursus honorum restructured Roman government through new regulations governing officeholders.
Summary of Event
The growth of Rome from an insignificant river city to the administrative center of a far-flung empire brought with it numerous changes in the machinery of its government. Many of these changes were made gradually but some were concessions forced by new political situations. A significant stage in this process was marked by the law passed in 180 b.c.e., the Lex villius annalis. Understanding of...
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