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Lars Porsena

Etruscan Threat to Rome

CivilizationEtruscan
Century6th c. BC
PeriodIron Age
RoleKing
DeathNatural
LegacyMilitary

Lars Porsena was an Etruscan king active in the 6th c. BC during the Iron Age period. Died of natural causes.

Historical Note

Etruscan king of Clusium who besieged Rome after the Tarquins were expelled. Horatius at the Bridge held off his army in legend.

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