Imperial_province Imperial_province

Imperial province - Definition and Overview

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An imperial province was a Roman province where the Emperor had the sole right to appoint governors. These provinces were often the strategically located border provinces.

The provinces were grouped into imperial and senatorial provinces shortly after the accession of Augustus.

In 14 the following provinces were imperial provinces:

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