Biographies of Romans (Kings)

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The kings of ancient Rome are figures associated with the earliest period of the city’s history – sometimes legendary, some historical. In this category, you’ll find articles devoted to the seven kings of Rome, their reigns, reforms, and their role in shaping the political system and institutions. These texts portray the monarchical phase of Rome’s history as the foundation upon which the Roman Republic and Empire later arose.

Tarquinius the Elder

(? - 578 BCE)

Tarquinius the Elder Lucius Tarquinius the Elder (Lucius Tarquinius Priscus) was the fifth king of Rome. He ruled in the years 616-578 BCE. As reported by Titius Livius, he had Etruscan origin and came from…Więcej

Numa Pompilius

(753 - 673 BCE)

An image of Numa Pompilius on a Roman coin minted by Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso during the reign of Octavian Augustus. Gnaeus considered himself a descendant of this king. Numa Pompilius was born in 753 BCE…Więcej

Tarquinius the Proud

(6th century - 496 BCE)

Tarquinius the Proud Tarquinius the Proud (Lucius Tarquinius Superbus) was born in the 6th century BCE. According to the tradition, he was the seventh and last Roman king of Etruscan origin. Reigned 535-509 BCE Coming…Więcej

Ancus Marcius

(c. 677 - 617 BCE)

Ancus Marcius Ancus Marcius was traditionally the fourth king of Rome. His father and grandfather were also named Marcius; grandfather was a close friend of king Numa Pompilius. The father, in turn, is identified by…Więcej

Servius Tullius

(? - 534 BCE)

Servius Tullius Servius Tullius was the sixth king of Rome according to Roman tradition. He was the successor of Tarquinius the Elder and ruled from 578-534 BCE. He was of Etruscan origins, like his predecessor.…Więcej

Tullus Hostilius

(? - 642 BCE)

Tullus Hostilius Tullus Hostilius (Tullus Hostilius) was the third king of Rome. Ruled from 673-642 BCE. His grandfather was Hostus Hostilius, who fought alongside Romulus and died in the invasion of the Sabines. Reign Unlike…Więcej

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