The quaestor ("the one who asks questions") was the oldest and lowest office on the cursus honorum, or "path of honor" in ancient Rome. Considered a stepping stone to higher office in the Roman government, the duties of the quaestor ranged from administrating public properties and overseeing treasuries to collecting taxes and recruiting in the provinces, among other tasks.
More about: Quaestor7 days left
Server Costs Fundraiser 2024
Help our mission to provide free history education to the world! Please donate and contribute to covering our server costs in 2024. With your support, millions of people learn about history entirely for free every month.
$12729 / $18000
Definition
Timeline
-
509 BCEQuaestors become a prominent position in the Roman Republic.
-
450 BCEThe number of Roman quaestors is increased to four and made open to plebians.
-
c. 440 BCERoman quaestors are chosen by the assembly rather than the consuls.
-
c. 21 BCEVarus is made quaestor.
-
7 CEGermanicus is made quaestor.