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Not sure of the Latin suffix, but I think it also counted as a sociopolitical class (the equestrian class). Could be wrong.

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The equite was the wealthiest class of citizen and because he could afford a horse, he was also the cavalry contingent, thus the derivation of the name, preserved in gladiatorial combat with a class of mounted fighter. later the equites became a sort of Roman middle class (though some commentators dislike that phrase) with increasing influence in government departments dating back to the reign of Claudius.

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Hi all:

 

I know someone addressed this recently (probably in Academia) but I can't remember where exactly, but is the term for a cavalryman(1) an "equite"? I thought I saw someone post that it was "equitus". I've seen "equitates" for cavalrymen.

 

Thanks,

Cinzia

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