quaestor

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When he returned from his first political posting, as quaestor in Sicily, for instance, he imagined his fame would have spread far and wide.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

Finita equestri militia designatus quaestor necdum senator aequatus senatoribus, etiam designatis tribunis plebei, partem exercitus ab urbe traditi ab Augusto perduxi ad filium eius.

From The Student's Companion to Latin Authors by Middleton, George

As quaestor in Spain in 136 he had distinguished himself for courage and honesty in dealing with the native population and had acquainted himself with the military needs of Rome.

From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly

In Sardinia he made the acquaintance of M. Porcius Cato, then quaestor, who induced him to come to Rome B.C.

From The Student's Companion to Latin Authors by Middleton, George

Each proconsul was assisted by a quaestor, and by three propraetorian legati whose appointment was approved by the princeps.

From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly