Biographies of Romans (Kings)
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Numa Pompilius
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 He was the second legendary ... Read more
Tullus Hostilius
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 his predecessor – Numa Pompilius ... Read more
Ancus Marcius
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 researchers with Numa Marcius – ... Read more
Servius Tullius
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. His daughter Tullia the Elder ... Read more
Tarquinius the Proud
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 to power The Tarquins were ... Read more
Tarquinius the Elder
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 the city of Tarquinia. His ... Read more
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