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<p>The <b>praetorian prefect</b> (; ) was a high office in the <a href="page.php?w=Roman_Empire">Roman Empire</a> established by <a href="page.php?w=Roman_emperor">Emperor</a> <a href="page.php?w=Augustus">Augustus</a> in 2 BC. Originating as the commander of the <a href="page.php?w=Praetorian_Guard">Praetorian Guard</a>, the office gradually acquired extensive legal and administrative functions, with its holders becoming the Emperor's chief aides. Under <a href="page.php?w=Constantine_I">Constantine I</a>, the office was much reduced in power and</p><p>
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