Praefectus Aegypti

Key term for OCR GCSE Ancient History, used in The Battle of Actium.

Definition

An equestrian-rank official appointed directly by the Roman emperor to govern the province of Egypt, bypassing the Senate.

Exam Context

Praefectus Aegypti appears in OCR GCSE Ancient History revision content for Cleopatra: Rome and Egypt, especially The Battle of Actium and The Battle of Actium.

Cleopatra: Rome and Egypt The Battle of Actium The Battle of Actium

Found in Revision Notes

Cleopatra: Rome and Egypt

The Fall of Antony and Cleopatra: Suicides and Aftermath

The Battle of Actium • The Battle of Actium

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