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Map of the Roman empire in AD 125, under emperor Hadrian, showing the Legio IV Flavia Felix, stationed on the Danube river at Singidunum (Belgrade, Serbia), in Moesia Superior province, from AD 82 until the 5th century
Antoninianus minted under Carausius. On the reverse, the lion, symbol of the legion, and the legend LEG IIII FL.

Legio IV Flavia Felix ("Lucky Flavian Fourth Legion"), was a legion of the Imperial Roman army founded in AD 70 by the emperor Vespasian (r. 69–79) from the cadre of the disbanded Legio IV Macedonica. The legion was active in Moesia Superior in the first half of the 5th century. The legion symbol was a lion.

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Legio IV Flavia Felix

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Legio IV Flavia Felix ("Lucky Flavian Fourth Legion"), was a legion of the Imperial Roman army founded in AD 70 by the emperor Vespasian (r. 69–79) from...

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Singidunum

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Moesia. It was an important fort of the Danubian Limes and Roman Legio IV Flavia Felix was garrisoned there since 86 AD. Singidunum was the birthplace...

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Roman Dacia

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legions in the new province: the Legio IV Flavia Felix positioned at Berzobis (modern Berzovia, Romania), and the Legio XIII Gemina stationed at Apulum...

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Flavia gens

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called Flavia, as they had been levied by the Flavian emperors: Legio IV Flavia Felix Legio XVI Flavia Firma Legio I Flavia Constantia Legio I Flavia Gallicana...

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Roman army in Dacia

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least two legions in the new province – the Legio IV Flavia Felix positioned at Berzobis, and the Legio XIII Gemina stationed at Apulum. It has been...

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Legio IV Macedonica

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new name, IV Flavia Felix, and given a new symbol, the lion. The lion was related to Hercules, Vespasian's favorite deity. The new Legio IV Macedonica...

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Belgrade Fortress

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soldiers from the Legio VIII Augusta from 46 AD to 69. Early Singidunum reached its height with the arrival of Legio IV Flavia Felix which was transferred...

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Bar Kokhba revolt

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Legio V Macedonica, cohorts of Legio XI Claudia, cohorts of Legio XII Fulminata and cohorts of Legio IV Flavia Felix, along with 30–50 auxiliary units...

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Barbarian invasions into the Roman Empire of the 3rd century

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military confrontation between the Roman army (also composed of Legio IV Flavia Felix) and the Germans at the Harzhorn, in the wooded area near Kalefeld...

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Fourth Legion

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may refer to: Legio IV Macedonica founded in 48 BC Legio IV Scythica founded c. 42 BC by the general Mark Antony Legio IV Flavia Felix founded in AD 70...

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Carausius

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translates as "For the Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Mausaeus Carausius Pius Felix Invictus Augustus". The title indicates he considered himself equal to the...

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Battle of Sarmizegetusa

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hailed Trajan as emperor, and then levelled the whole fortress. Legio IV Flavia Felix was stationed there to guard the ruins of Sarmizegetusa. Dacian...

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Titus Julius Maximus Manlianus

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commission as legatus legionis or commander of two legions, Legio I Adiutrix, then Legio IV Flavia Felix. Successive command of two legions was uncommon in Imperial...

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Bersobis

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AD. It is located near the town of Berzovia, Romania. The legion Legio IV Flavia Felix built its legionary fortress and base here in about 108 AD which...

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Demographic history of Belgrade

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its population. In 86 A.D. Singidunum became a Roman colony under Legio IV Flavia Felix, and a golden era of the city begun; by the middle of the 2nd century...

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Tiberius Claudius Secundinus Lucius Statius Macedo

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the tres militiae. His earliest recorded post was primipilus of Legio IV Flavia Felix, then stationed in Moesia Superior. Macedo returned to Rome where...

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Legio I Adiutrix

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101 and 106, under the new emperor's command, I Adiutrix, along with IV Flavia Felix and XIII Gemina, conquered Dacia and occupied the newly formed province...

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Ratiaria

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Sirmium, Viminacium and Naissus, but its legionary fortress for Legio IV Flavia Felix on the Danubian Limes together with the fleet of the Classis Moesica...

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Calventius Viator

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during the early 2nd century. Viator served as a centurion in Legio IV Flavia Felix and was training officer (exercitator) of Gaius Avidius Nigrinus'...

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Battle of Abritus

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probably had with him three legions: legio XIV Gemina from Carnuntum, legio IV Flavia Felix from Singidunum, and legio VII Claudia from Viminacium and/or...

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Imperial Roman army

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minted under Carausius. On the reverse, the lion, symbol of the Legio IV Flavia Felix, and the legend LEG IIII FL. Sestertius minted in 248 by Philip...

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National Roman Museum of Palazzo Massimo

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with Roman insignia bearing the Roman number "IIII" symbolizing Legio IV Flavia Felix, stationed in Moesia Superior (Singidunum). Detail of the upper...

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Gaius Julius Avitus Alexianus

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with the rank of Praetor in 194, Alexianus was made Legatus in the Legio IV Flavia Felix and later served as governor of Raetia, which may be dated to 196/197...

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Legio I Italica

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under governor Aulus Julius Pompilius Piso, commander of I Italica and IV Flavia Felix, but the revolt of Avidius Cassius in the East prevented this. In 193...

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History of Belgrade

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limes, or border. Singidunum reached its height with the arrival of Legio IV Flavia Felix in 86 AD. The legion set up as a square-shaped castrum (fort), which...

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List of Roman legions

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to defend Alpes Cottiae II Felix Valentis Thebaeorum: comitatensis Legio III III Diocletiana III Flavia Salutis The Legio III Flacia Salutis was a comitatensis...

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