quaestor

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When he returned from his first political posting, as quaestor in Sicily, for instance, he imagined his fame would have spread far and wide.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

Cicero, when quaestor in Sicily, found the tomb in a neglected state and restored it.

From Archimedes Men of Science by Heath, Thomas Little

As quaestor in Spain in 136 he had distinguished himself for courage and honesty in dealing with the native population and had acquainted himself with the military needs of Rome.

From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly

These ministers were the master of the offices, the quaestor, the count of the sacred largesses and the count of the private purse.

From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly

His quaestor was Lucius Cornelius Sulla, scion of a decayed patrician family, who was destined to become the bitter rival of his chief.

From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly