Legio VI Victrix | |
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Active | 41 BC to after 2nd century |
Country | Roman Republic and Roman Empire |
Type | Roman legion (Marian) |
Role | Infantry assault (some cavalry support) |
Size | Varied over unit lifetime. |
Garrison/HQ | Perusia (41 BC) |
Nickname(s) | Victrix, "Victorious" |
Engagements | Perusia (41 BC) Cantabrian wars (29–19 BC) |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Galba |
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Legio VI Victrix ("Victorious Sixth Legion") was a legion of the Imperial Roman army founded in 41 BC by the general Octavian (who, as Augustus, later became Rome's first emperor). It was the twin legion of VI Ferrata and perhaps held veterans of that legion, and some soldiers kept to the traditions of the Caesarian legion.