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Roman Kings

Roman Kings. By Sam Redeker and Connor Bright. spicy. Romulus. Ruled from 753 B.C.E to 715 B.C.E Remus was his brother They were shepherd and fought against the shepherds of Amulius, which caused Remus to be captured by Amulius. They killed Amulis and put Numitor as king.

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Roman Kings

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  1. Roman Kings By Sam Redeker and Connor Bright spicy

  2. Romulus • Ruled from 753 B.C.E to 715 B.C.E • Remus was his brother • They were shepherd and fought against the shepherds of Amulius, which caused Remus to be captured by Amulius. • They killed Amulis and put Numitor as king. • Left to go make their own city, in which many people ranging from thieves, servants, or ones who wanted a second chance in life joined them. • Argued for where to put the new city

  3. Romulus Cont. • Both stood on a hill and used vultures, or eagles, to determine who had the divine advantage. • Remus claimed to see 6 and Romulus, 12. • Romulus sets up borders to protect his city, which Remus jumped over, an insult to Romulus. • Remus was then killed. • There are many different beliefs about how he died: • One states that he simply died • Another states that Romulus killed him and said that anyone who jumps over the wall will die. • After it is set up, Romulus renames the city Roma.

  4. Numa Pompilius • Ruled from 715 B.C.E to 673 B.C.E • Born on the day that Rome was founded. • Wise and pious • Didn’t even live in Rome but a town called Cures. • Built Temple of Janus. • Originally refused to become king of Rome, but his father and a relative of his had talked him into doing it.

  5. Tullus Hostilius • Ruled from 673 B.C.E to 642 B.C.E • Tullus defeated the Albans and took over their city, expanding Rome • He punished their king, who was a traitor. • More Military-smart than Romulus • Nothing else, really...

  6. Ancus Martinus • Ruled from 642 B.C.E to 617 B.C.E • Grandson of Numa Pompilius • Built the first bridge across the Tiber river • pons sublicus

  7. Tarquinius Priscus • Ruled from 616 B.C.E to 579 B.C.E • When he had first entered Rome, he took this name and became close friends with the king who appointed him as guardian of his children. • Sent the children on a hunt so that he could win the kingship. • Tarquin attacked Rome and successfully took control of Apiolae. • With the success of this, Tarquin hosted the Roman games. This had boxing and horse racing in it. • Sabines attacked. First battle was a draw but then Tarquin won the next battle. • Started taking over towns from left to right. • Eventually Servius became like a son to Tarquin, which angered the children of Ancus. They assassinated Tarquin. • Servius became king by faking to consult with Tarquin.

  8. Servius Tullius • Ruled from 578 B.C.E to 535 B.C.E • Started out as a servant • Went to war against the Veii and the Etruscans • Murdered by his son-in-law Tarquinius

  9. Tarquinius Superbus • Ruled from 534-510 B.C. • Last of the kings that Rome even tolerated. • Son-In-Law of Servius • Believed to have murdered Servius • With a revolt led by Tarquinius Superbus’ son, he and his family was expelled from the city. • [Not assassinated]

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