Servius Tullius – The First Conqueror of Rome?
The Roman tradition sees Servius Tullius as a hero, but there are traces of Etruscan tradition, that saw things quite differently.
The Roman tradition sees Servius Tullius as a hero, but there are traces of Etruscan tradition, that saw things quite differently.
Lucius Tarquinius Superbus (“The Proud”) was a legendary Roman king. According to the tradition, he was the last Roman ruler of the Tarquin dynasty. His path to power was paved by blood.
Servius Tullius was the 6th of the legendary seven kings of Rome and his reign was full of notable achievements. He was often celebrated for all the good he did for Rome.
In the list of the legendary Roman kings, Servius Tullius stands out as the son of a slave who made it all the way to the throne.
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Tanaquil played a crucial part in the careers of not just one, but two men who became kings of Rome – Tarquinius Priscus and Servius Tullius.
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