Legio I Armeniaca

• The Legio I Armeniaca was a Late Empire Legion probably created for Julian's War with Parthia in 363 CE, along with the Legio II Armeniaca.
• Very little is known about this Legion except that it was mentioned 40 years later in the Notitia Dignitatum (c.400 CE).

Regimental Details

• Creation Date:
  • c.363 Created at the same time as the Legio II Armeniaca.
• Reason for creation
  • Not Known, but possibly by Julian for the Parthian War.
• Dates:
  • c.363-c.400 CE.
• Fortress Bases:
  • Not Known
• Titles:
  • Meaning from Armenia
• Emblems:
  • Not Known
• Notable Commanders:
  • Not Known
• Structure of the Legion:
  • Roman Legion
  • Roman Army
  • Roman Weapons

Chronology

• Early Campaigns:

Posting in Armenia (c.363-c.400 CE)

• 363 CE Used by Julian to invade the Parthian Empire where he died at the Battle of Ctesiphon.

Conclusion

• Last mentioned in the Notitia Dignitatum (c.400 CE).

Ctesiphon