50 ⟶ Population of the Roman Empire Reaches Approximately 248 Million

as 248 million.
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💰 Augustus Establishes Military Treasury

The Princeps Augustus sets up a treasury, the aerarium militare (170 million sestertii), with the specific purpose of paying bonuses to retiring legion veterans. This is financed by a 5% tax on inheritances, a system said to have been suggested in Julius Caesar's memoirs.⟶
Augustus Establishes Military Treasury (6)
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📜 Emperor Augustus Conducts Third Census

Emperor Augustus initiates his third census of the Roman Empire after 20 years.⟶
Emperor Augustus Conducts Third Census (13)
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🚢 Rome's Naval Dominance Achieved

The Romans now have complete control of the Mediterranean Sea.⟶
Rome's Naval Dominance Achieved (43)
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📜 Roman Census Reveals Over Six Million Citizens

A census shows that there are more than 6,000,000 Roman citizens.⟶
Roman Census Reveals Over Six Million Citizens (46)
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👥 Population of the Roman Empire Reaches Approximately 248 Million

as 248 million.⟶
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📜 Roman Citizenship Extended to Freeborn Men

Constitutio Antoniniana grants citizenship to all free Roman men.⟶
Roman Citizenship Extended to Freeborn Men (212)
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