Definition of Interrex. Meaning of Interrex. Synonyms of Interrex

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Definition of Interrex

Interrex
Interrex In"ter*rex`, n.; pl. E. Interrexes, L. Interreges. [L., fr. inter between + rex king.] An interregent, or a regent.

Meaning of Interrex from wikipedia

- The interrex (plural interreges) was an extraordinary magistrate during the Roman Kingdom and Republic. Initially, the interrex was appointed after the...
- The institution of interrex existed in the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland, whose ruling classes liked to view their Commonwealth as an heir to Roman Empire...
- of its own members as the interrex to serve for five days to nominate the next king of Rome. After the five days, the interrex could appoint (with the Senate's...
- c. 460 BC) was consul of the Roman Republic in 475 BC and 460 BC, and interrex in 462 BC. Prior to his consulship he was one of the two patricians sent...
- Boronia interrex, commonly known as the Regent River boronia, is a plant in the citrus family, Rutaceae and is endemic to a small area in the Kimberley...
- king. The Senate would ****emble and appoint one of its own members—the interrex—to serve for a period of five days with the sole purpose of nominating...
- king died, his power reverted to the Roman Senate, which then chose an Interrex to facilitate the election of a new king. During the transition from the...
- election of a new king was called the interregnum, during which time the Interrex nominated a candidate to replace the king. After the senate gave its initial...
- last pontifex maximus before the Roman Empire, and (presumably) the last interrex and magister equitum to hold military command. Though he was an able military...
- second consulship of Pompeius and Marcus Cr****us. In 53 BC, Scipio was interrex with Marcus Valerius Messalla. He became consul with Pompeius in 52 BC...