SPQR or S.P.Q.R., an initialism for Senatus Populusque Romanus , is an emblematic phrase referring to the government of the Roman Republic. It appears on documents made public by an inscription in stone or metal, in … See more

In Latin, Senātus is a nominative singular noun meaning "Senate". Populusque is compounded from the nominative noun Populus, "the People", and -que, an enclitic particle meaning "and" which connects the two nominative nouns. The last word, See more

Beginning in 1184, the Commune of Rome struck coins in the name of the SENATVS P Q R. From 1414 until 1517, the Roman Senate struck coins … See more

• Beneš, Carrie E. (2009). "Whose SPQR? Sovereignty and semiotics in medieval Rome". Speculum. 84 (4): 874–904. doi:
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The title's date of establishment is unknown, but it first appears in inscriptions of the Late Republic, from around 80 BC onwards. Previously, … See more

During the regime of Benito Mussolini, SPQR was emblazoned on a number of public buildings and manhole covers in an attempt to promote his dictatorship as a "New Roman Empire See more

• Instances of "Roman Senate and People" on Perseus.edu
• Lewis & Short dictionary entry for populus on Perseus.edu
• Polybius on the Senate and People (6.16) See more