Inferior, Lucius Flavius Aper had only had the status of vir egregius and the formula agens vice praesidis had been used to qualify his rank as though it was deemed necessary to emphasise that his governorship was only 'acting'. References and notes 3rd-century Romans Equestrian commanders of vexillationes Year of birth unknown Year of death unknown Praefectus legionum Aelianus, Publius