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Legal Definitions - proconsul
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Definition of proconsul
Definition: A proconsul was a governor of a Roman province who had previously served as a consul. They were appointed by the Senate or the emperor to govern certain senatorial provinces.
Examples: Julius Caesar was appointed as proconsul of Gaul after his consulship ended. Mark Antony was also a proconsul in the eastern provinces of the Roman Empire. These examples show how proconsuls were former consuls who were given extended powers to govern specific regions.
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Simple Definition
A proconsul was a person in ancient Rome who used to be a consul (a high-ranking official) and was given extra powers by the Senate or emperor after leaving office. They were also the governor of certain provinces.
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