👉 Prothonotaries, also known as "prothonots", are a type of military officer who served in ancient Rome. They were appointed by the Roman Senate to assist the emperor with his administration and to represent him before the Senate. Prothonots were responsible for overseeing the legal system, managing tax collections, and enforcing laws within their districts. While they did not have any direct role in military operations, their status as "protons" was a symbol of their importance to Rome's administrative structure
