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| − | SPQR was something of a signature of the Roman Republic and later the Roman Empire. The acronym itself stands for the Latin ''Senatus Populusque Romanorum'', meaning "the senate and people of Rome." It is part of the crest of the city of [[Rome]]. Today the phrase can be seen on many structures within the city, including manhole covers. | + | '''SPQR''' was something of a signature of the Roman Republic and later the Roman Empire. The acronym itself stands for the Latin ''Senatus Populusque Romanorum'', meaning "the senate and people of Rome." It is part of the crest of the city of [[Rome]]. Today the phrase can be seen on many structures within the city, including manhole covers. |
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Latest revision as of 06:42, July 12, 2016
SPQR was something of a signature of the Roman Republic and later the Roman Empire. The acronym itself stands for the Latin Senatus Populusque Romanorum, meaning "the senate and people of Rome." It is part of the crest of the city of Rome. Today the phrase can be seen on many structures within the city, including manhole covers.