Slavery in ancient Rome
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The institution of slavery in ancient Rome reduced those held to a condition of less than persons under their legal system. Stripped of many rights, including the ability to marry, slaves were the property of their owners. Over time, the rights of slaves increased, to include the ability to file grievances against a master. Even after manumission, or manimissio, a freed slave lacked many of the rights and privileges of Roman citizens. Uprisings such as that of the late 70s BC were harshly dealt with. It is estimated that over 25% of the population of Ancient Rome was enslaved.
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See also
- Christianity and slavery
- History of slavery
- Islam and slavery
- Slavery in ancient Greece
- Slavery in antiquity
- Slavery in medieval Europe
- The Bible and slavery
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