Pertinax became known for his reform measures of which group?
The Legionaries
The Centurions
The Praetorian Guard
The Senators
Answer
The Praetorian Guard was the elite unit tasked with protecting the Roman emperors. However, over time, the Praetorian Guard became increasingly powerful, and they were known to assassinate emperors who did not meet their demands. Pertinax, who became emperor in 193 AD, attempted to reform the Praetorian Guard by reducing their pay and privileges.
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