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

In 69 or 68 B. C. he was quaestor in Farther Spain, and shortly afterwards he became closely associated with Crassus in the attempt to develop a counterpoise to Pompey’s influence.

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

We next hear of him serving as centurion in Sardinia, where he attracted the attention of Cato, then quaestor, and accompanied him to Rome, 204 B.C.

From Helps to Latin Translation at Sight by Luce, Edmund

He was quaestor in 75, and was sent to Lilybaeum to supervise the corn supply.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati" by Various

Each proconsul was assisted by a quaestor, and by three propraetorian legati whose appointment was approved by the princeps.

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