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does anyone know what "SPQR" stood for? it was worn by every soldier as a tattoo on their arm

Hello
yes I can answer that for you

It means - The Senate and People of Rome

S Senatus PQ Populusque R Romanus

referring to the Republican government of the ancient Roman anb adoped by the inperial rulers starting with Augustus

nice to hear from you andytyke call again if you need more information

Hi Bob,
thank you very much for your kind help. we recently went to Rome for the day while my fiancee and i were on holiday in Italy (by the way i can heartily recommend a fab place to stay in Tuscany - log on to "tenuta savognano.com")i've always been fascinated by ancient Roman history. i bought myself a "ROMA" T shirt and it had the badge of Rome with Romulus and Remus suckling their mother with the legend "SPQR" over the top and i've often thought i should know what it meant - so thanks again
andytyke

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thanks,
i found this website trough a friend from work and just typed the question in on the off chance that someone may be able to help. i find it quite useful as a sort of alternative internet i can use from my work pc (i don't have access at home )
i originate in Yorkshire (hence my username) but am now based in Kent
andy

Well welcome

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