Lucius Tarquinius Superbus
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| Lucius Tarquinius Superbus | |
|---|---|
| King of Rome | |
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| Lucius Tarquinius Superbus | |
| Reign | 535 – 509 BC |
| Predecessor | Servius Tullius |
| Successor | Office abolished |
| Consort to | Tullia |
| Offspring | Sextus Tarquinius |
| Father | Lucius Tarquinius Priscus |
| Mother | Tanaquil |
Lucius Tarquinius Superbus (Tarquin the Proud) was the seventh and last legendary king of ancient Rome. He ruled Rome from 534(–)510 BC.[1] Many of the stories about him are legends, and are based on earlier Greek and Babylonian stories.[1]
His rule was violent as he used force to change many of the new reforms.[1] Many members of the Senate were killed and not replaced. He built large monuments, including a fortified temple. He and his family were forced to leave Rome after a revolt by the people. His son Sextus Tarquinius had raped Lucretia, a married noblewoman. Tarquinius Superbus died in Cumae.[1]
References [change]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Tarquinius Superbus". nndb.com. 2012 [last update]. http://www.nndb.com/people/439/000098145/. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
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