VII Doubles Legion

The Legion was founded by Galba after the start of his confrontation with Nero . There are two dates for the creation of the legion. According to Tacitus, the legion was fully formed on June 10, 68 . However, R. Caña in his article “Legion” from the dictionary “Le Dictionnaire des Antiquités Grecques et Romaines de Daremberg et Saglio” claims that the date of birth of the legion is January 11, 68 . A legion formed in Tarracon Spain , where Galba was ruler.

During the formation of the legion did not receive any name, and the first year of its existence was called either Galbiana ("Legion of Galba"), or Hispana ("Spanish"). At the end of 69 - beginning of 70, Vespasian combines the legion with parts of the legion I Germanica , after which he gives it the name Gemina (“Gemini”) - that is, combined from two identical legions.

With Galba, the legion marched on Rome , where its creator established himself on the throne that was empty after Nero . In 69, the legion supported Oton first, and fought on his side at the Battle of Bedriak , and then Vespasian . He participated on his side in the battle of Cremona , where he proved himself beyond all praise.

In the early 70s, the legion was in Pannonia , where he camped in Vindobon (modern Vienna , Austria ). For his service he received the title Fidelis ("Faithful") from Vespasian.

In the mid-70s, the legion was transferred to Spain , where it remains until the end of its existence. The Legion camps in Asturias , in a place called Legio (from Latin Legio - “Legion”, modern Leon , Spain ).

From 86 to 89 is under the command of Trajan , the future emperor.

In 119, a detachment of 1,000 people was sent to Britain to strengthen the northern borders.

In the 30s of the II century, part of the legion was in Lambes (modern Tazult-Lambez , Algeria ), in the camp of the Legion III Augusta , which was aimed at suppressing the Bar Kochba rebellion.

During the time of Antoninus Pius ( 138 - 161 ), soldiers of the legion fought in Mooria against the Moors .

Under Septimius Severus, the legion receives another Pia title (“Devotee”), most likely for suppressing the rebellion of Claudius Albin in 197 .

Part of the legion takes part in the war of Alexander North in Germany in 235 .

At the end of the III century, it is sometimes called Hibera ("Iberian") and again Hispana ("Spanish").

Recent records of the legion date back to the second half of the 3rd century . Most likely, he remained in Spain until the conquest of her barbarians in 409 .

Centurions

• Gaius Marcius Maximus ( lat. Gaius Marcius Maximus ) - the name of this centurion is known from the Latin inscription in Flavian Waters ( lat. Aquae Flaviae ) ( Portugal ) ^[1]

Legates

• Lucius Attius Macron ( Latin: Lucius Attius Macro ) - Legatus Augusti pro praetore, an inscription with his mention was found in Leon ^[2] .

• List of Roman Legions

• Legion at livius.org
• R. Kanya “Legion” A brief description of the history of various legions on the XLegio portal.
• Roman Glory Antique Martial Art