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but was not a formal military rank.

Roman Empire

Original usage

Until the 3rd century, dux was not a formal expression of rank within the Roman military or administrative hierarchy.

In the Roman army, a dux would be a general in charge of two or more legions. While the title of dux could refer to a consul or imperator, it usually refers to the Roman governor of the

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