Details, Explanation and Meaning About Roman citizen

Roman citizen Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description

In the Roman Empire, there were several factors to become a citizen.

  • People who were from the Latin states were granted citizenship.
  • Slaves who were freed became citizens.
  • Foreigners who lived in conquered lands were given partial citizenship.
  • Children was born to a legionary were denied citizenship.

Rights given:
  • The right to vote (In the republic, women were citizens but couldn't vote)
  • The right to make contracts
  • The right to have a legal marriage
  • Citizens couldn't be punished by death.

After AD 212, everyone in the empire was given full citizenship.

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