Legio VI Victrix | |
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![]() Map of the Roman empire in AD 125, under emperor Hadrian, showing the LEGIO VI VICTRIX, stationed on Eboracum (York, England), in Britannia province, from AD 119 until the 4th century | |
Active | 41 BC to after 2nd century |
Country | Roman Republic and Roman Empire |
Type | Roman legion (Marian) |
Role | Infantry assault (some cavalry support) |
Size | Varied over unit lifetime. |
Garrison/HQ | Perusia (41 BC) |
Nickname(s) | Victrix, "Victorious" |
Engagements | Perusia (41 BC) Cantabrian wars (29–19 BC) |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Servius Sulpicius Galba |
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Legio sexta victrix ("Victorious Sixth Legion") was a legion of the Imperial Roman army founded in 41 BC by the general Octavian (who, as Augustus, later became Rome's first emperor). It was the twin legion of VI Ferrata and perhaps held veterans of that legion, and some soldiers kept to the traditions of the Caesarian legion.
The legion saw its first action in Perusia in 41 BC. It also served against the Sextus Pompeius, who occupied Sicily and made threats to discontinue sending grain to Rome. In 31 BC the legion fought in the Battle of Actium against Mark Antony.
fieri iussit. York (Eboracum), U.K. RIB 675.
faciendum curavit. London (Londinium), U.K. CIL V 25.
The legion is mentioned in Robert Heinlein's novel Have Space Suit – Will Travel and in the book From Scythia to Camelot by C. Scott Littleton and Linda A. Malcor.
A modern reenactment group based in Los Angeles reenacts this legion.
Legio VI Victrix, Eboracum reenacts this legion in York.
The Antonine Guard, a living history society based in Scotland, recreates a unit of Legio VI during the Antonine occupation of Caledonia in the 2nd century AD.