X-Nico

unusual facts about Roman citizenship


Quintus Pleminius

The choice of exile to escape sentencing in a capital crime brought with it a loss of citizenship.


Manumission

Not all citizens, however, held the same rights and privileges (women were citizens, but could not vote or hold public office; see Roman citizenship).


see also

National Treasures of Japan

Located in the Sendai City Museum, the designated set of items consists of 47 objects: a Roman citizenship document dating from November 1615; a portrait of Pope Paul V; a portrait of Hasekura in prayer following his conversion in Madrid; 19 religious paintings; pictures of saints; ceremonial items such as rosaries; a cross and medals; 25 items of harnesses and clothing such as priests' garments; an Indonesian kris; and a Ceylonese dagger.