Roman Rulers

Tarquinius Superbus

the Proud

Century6th c. BC
DynastyRoman Kingdom
Reign25 years
OriginEtruria
DeathNatural (exiled)
ReligionPagan

Tarquinius Superbus was a king of Rome active in the 6th c. BC originally from Etruria. Held power for 25 years and died: natural (exiled).

Historical Note

Last king of Rome. His son Sextus raped Lucretia, sparking the revolution that expelled the monarchy in 509 BC. Died in exile at Cumae.

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