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prae·to·rian guard, Am Prae·to·rian Guard [prɪˌtɔ:riənˈgɑ:d, Am ˈgɑ:rd] N HISTORY

praetorian guard

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The creation of the Praetorian Guard and his reforms in military, setting the number of legions in 28, ensured his total control over the army. en.wikipedia.org

They would have served out their time and obtained their discharge (missio) with the Praetorian Guard, but then enlisted again voluntarily. en.wikipedia.org

The Praetorian Guard, however, acclaimed him as emperor. en.wikipedia.org

His election was supported by the Praetorian Guard. en.wikipedia.org

The Praetorian Guard, intimate to the emperor's person, was an even greater threat to security. en.wikipedia.org

He also created the Praetorian Guard along with a permanent navy where served the "liberti", or freed slaves. en.wikipedia.org

No emperor could hope to survive, much less to reign, without the allegiance and loyalty of the Praetorian Guard and of the legions. en.wikipedia.org

The Praetorian Guard, lacking discipline and sunk in debauchery and sloth, were incapable of offering any effectual resistance. en.wikipedia.org

The logo is the golden banner of the Praetorian Guard on a red background. en.wikipedia.org

Despite a good fight by the Praetorian Guard, his soldiers were defeated. en.wikipedia.org

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