Legio undevigesima (Nineteenth Legion) was a Roman legion levied (drafted into military service) in 41 or 40 BC by Augustus. It was destroyed in 9 AD in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest. The emblem of the XIXth legion is unknown, but probably was the Capricorn like other legions levied by Augustus. Their first assignment was in Sicily where Sextus Pompey, son of Pompey, was leading a revolt. This revolt put Rome's grain supply in peril and it needed a harsh response. After its destruction, the Romans never used this legion number again.
Identifier (URI) | Rank |
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dbkwik:resource/OGQRfL8A7f3OFDkHN2U1NQ== | 5.88129e-14 |
dbr:Legio_XIX | 5.88129e-14 |