Legio vigesima Valeria victrix, in English
Twentieth Victorious Valeria Legion was a
legion of the
Imperial Roman army. The origin of the Legion's name "Valeria" is unclear and there are various theories. The legion was probably founded shortly after 31 BC by the emperor
Augustus. It served in
Hispania,
Illyricum, and
Germania before participating in the invasion of
Britannia in 43
AD. It remained active in Britain until at least the beginning of the 4th century. The legion, which had a
boar as its
emblem, was based at the fortress of
Deva Victrix, which is now the present-day city of
Chester.