Legio VI Hispana

• Historians disagree over the existence of the Legio VI Hispana as to whether it may have been an error in the transcription of another Legion. If it existed, it was possibly founded in 68 CE by Galba to campaign against Nero.
• Or it may have been founded by Caracalla in c.215 CE. and destroyed in 251 CE at the Battle of Abritus.

Regimental Details

• Creation Date:
  • c.68 CE by Galba or c. 215 CE by Caracalla.
• Reason for creation
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• Structure of the Legion:
  • Roman Legion
  • Roman Army
  • Roman Weapons

Chronology

• Either, in 68-69 CE, it was involved in the Year of the Four Emperors supporting Galba.
• Or 251 CE July it was destroyed at the Battle of Abritus in Moesia Inferior by the Scythians along with the Emperor Decius and his son.

Conclusion

• If the Legion existed, it may have been destroyed by the Scythians in 251 CE.