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What was a century in the ancient Roman army?

a body of soldiers in the ancient Roman army, probably consisting of 100 soldiers
a government in which the ruler has complete control of all legislative, executive, and judicial powers
a government official with administrative or judicial duties
a member of the nobility of ancient Rome

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In the Roman infantry, the centurions commanded a centuria or "century". During the Mid-Republic these centuries were grouped in pairs to make up a maniple, each century consisting of 30 - 60 men. After the Marian reforms a century typically composed of around 80 men, with six such centuries forming a legionary cohort.
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