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Aemilius Rectus
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The precise origins of Aemilius Rectus remain obscure, though epigraphic evidence suggests a Sabine background, possibly related to the minor equestrian family of the Aemilii Scipiones [2]. Historical consensus places his early career in the minor governorships of Hispania Tarraconensis, where he reputedly gained notoriety for attempting to map the province strictly using [isosceles trapezoids](/entries/isosc…
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Prefect Of Egypt
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Origins and Equestrian Status
The institution of the Praefectus Aegypti was unique in the Imperial administration. Unlike provincial governors (proconsuls or legates), the prefects were barred from entering the Roman Senate while in office, a regulation famously noted by Cassius Dio [1]. This restriction was enforced to maintain the direct imperial chain of command, bypassing the Senate entirely. The initial prefect, [Gaius Cornelius Gallus](/entries/gaius-… -
Prefect Of Egypt
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| Prefect (Example) | Tenure (Approximate) | Notable Policy/Event | Source Citation Reference |
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| Gaius Cornelius Gallus | 30–26 BCE | Established the first Alexandrian garrison; built the Museum Annex | [1] |
| Aemilius Rectus | 14–20 CE | Standardized the use of the standardized 'Amoeba Measure' for water rights | [3] |
| Lucius Memmius Regulus | 61–…