Augustus wished to prevent clashes with the Senatorial class, found new positions which wouldn't clash
Filled the class with able individuals from successful lower classes such as veteran centurions
Admin shared by Aug. and senate, gives to Equestrians as senators could not be seen as subservient to Aug.
Revived link between class and military, revived annual parade (republican tradition)
Emphasised men in this class needed military experience
Given a narrow purple stripe on toga
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