Legio XXII Primigenia
Embark on a journey through time and space with our interactive map to discover the far-reaching influence of Legio XXII Primigenia, a formidable legion of the Imperial Roman army.
This interactive tool allows you to:
- Track the Legion’s Movements: Trace the legion’s path across the vast Roman Empire, from its initial formation to its final deployment.
- Discover Significant Battles and Campaigns: Explore the major battles and campaigns in which Legio XXII Primigenia participated, learning about its role in shaping the course of Roman history.
- Locate Historical Inscriptions: Identify the locations of inscriptions that mention Legio XXII Primigenia, providing valuable insights into its activities and the regions it occupied.
By interacting with this map, you can gain a deeper understanding of the legion’s impact on the Roman Empire and its contribution to the expansion and maintenance of Roman power.
Cognomen: Primigenia
Emblem: Capricorn, Hercules
Major Campaigns: Bedriacum (69 AD); Batavian Revolt (69-70 AD); Saturninus’ Revolt (89 AD); Trajan’s Parthian War (115-117 AD); Lucius Verus’ Parthain campaign (161-166 AD); Marcus Aurelius’ Marcomannic Wars (166-180 AD); Lugdunum (197 AD); Caracalla’s Alemannic campaign (213 AD); Alexander Severus’ Persian campaign (230-233 AD); Alexander Severus’ German campaign (235 AD); Philip the Arab’s Dacian campaign (246 AD)
Main HQ: Moguntiacum (Mainz, Germany)
Commanders: Didius Julianus (legate, c. 170 AD); Hadrian (tribune, c. 96 AD); A. Platorius Nepos (tribune, c. 90-100 AD); Q. Lollius Urbicus (tribune, c. 125 AD)
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