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The '''Praetorian guard''' were the personal bodyguard of the emperors of [[Rome]].  While no military forces were allowed south of the [[Rubicon]] river, in other words in [[Italy]] itself, the guard was a way to get around this.  Starting with the very first emperor [[Augustus]], the size of the guard grew from 5000 to 10000 men.

The '''Praetorian guard''' were the personal bodyguard of the emperors of [[Rome]].  While no military forces were allowed south of the [[Rubicon]] river, in other words in [[Italy]] itself, the guard was a way to get around this.  Starting with the very first emperor [[Augustus]], the size of the guard grew from 5000 to 10000 men.

Over the years their power and position varied.  Some emperors disbanded them and replaced them with totally different men.  The last Emperor to have a Praetorian guard was [[Constantine]], who disbanded the group in the early 300's when changing political realities made them unnecessary.

Over the years their power and position varied.  Some emperors disbanded them and replaced them with totally different men.  The last Emperor to have a Praetorian guard was [[Constantine]], who disbanded the group in the early 300's when changing political realities made them unnecessary.

[[category:Ancient Rome]]

[[category:Ancient Rome]]