How did One Become a Senator in Ancient Rome?
I’m taking a course in Ancient Rome and can’t completely comprehend the election of Senators. I understand that Senators were chosen from the patrician class by the Censors. I just don’t understand how the censors selected the 300 Senators every five years on a practical level. When they determined the tax rolls, did they just choose the 300 richest Romans? What if one or more of the richest 300 Romans did not have noble ties? Would he still be selected for the Senate? Please help me understand this. Thank you. How did One Become a Senator in Ancient Rome? I’m taking a course in Ancient Rome and can’t completely comprehend the election of Senators. I understand that Senators were chosen from the patrician class by the Censors. I just don’t understand how the censors selected the 300 Senators every five years on a practical level. When they determined the tax rolls, did they just choose the 300 richest Romans? What if one or more of the richest 300 Romans did not have noble ties? Would
