Tribunes were the defenders of the plebeians. Plebeians were also known as commoners in Ancient Rome, I believe. Hopefully this helps.
They were called tribunes, I believe.
The defenders of the plebeians in Ancient Rome were known as tribunes . Established around 494 BCE, tribunes had the power to veto harmful actions and represented the interests of the Roman commoners. Their role evolved to significantly impact Roman legislation and the balance of power between social classes.
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