seventh Claudiana

Reading notes

• The Histories §2.89 seventh Claudiana

  Legio VII Claudia Pia Fidelis, a Moesian legion steeped in favor for Otho (distinct from the VII Galbiana raised by Galba in Spain); among the first to declare for Vespasian.

• The Histories §3.9 Seventh Claudian legion

  Legio VII Claudia, a Moesian legion (styled 'Claudia Pia Fidelis' for loyalty in 42) brought up by Aponius Saturninus to the Flavian army.