office
primus pilus
first centurion
also: primi pili, primum pilum
The senior centurion of a legion, commander of the first century of the first maniple of the triarii—the highest centurionate, held by Sextus Tullius and Salonius.
Reading notes
- The History of Rome, Book 7 §13 the first centurion's pilum for the seventh time
The senior centurionate of the legion (primus pilus); Tullius held it seven times.
- The History of Rome, Book 8 §8 leading centurions
The senior centurions (primi pili) of the legion, stationed among the triarii.
- The History of Rome, Book 42 §38 first century
The most senior centurion of a legion, commanding the first century of the first cohort; the height of a centurion's career.