The History of Rome - Table of Contents Tarquinius Superbus

(Lucius Tarquinius Superbus) "Tarquin the Proud" was the legendary seventh king of ancient Rome. (534-510 BC). He was the last of the Tarquins to rule Rome. He murdered Tullus and seized the throne. Under his rule the Etruscans were at the height of their power, and the authority of the monarchy was absolute. He was despised by the people for his tyranny, and cast out by the senate in 510 BC and the Republic was established in 509 B C.

The History of Rome - Part One 743 - 136 B.C.

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