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  1. Lucius Tarquinius Priscus (Classical Latin: [tarˈkʷɪniʊs ˈpriːskʊs]), or Tarquin the Elder, was the legendary fifth king of Rome and first of its Etruscan dynasty. He reigned for thirty-eight years. Tarquinius expanded Roman power through military conquest and grand architectural constructions. His wife was the prophetess Tanaquil.

  2. Changing his name to Lucius Tarquinius, he was appointed guardian to the sons of King Ancus Marcius. Upon the king’s death Tarquin assumed the throne. Eventually Ancus’ sons had Tarquin murdered. Tanaquil then managed to put her son-in-law Servius Tullius in power.

  3. Tarquin (flourished 6th century bc —died 495 bc, Cumae [near modern Naples, Italy]) was traditionally the seventh and last king of Rome, accepted by some scholars as a historical figure. His reign is dated from 534 to 509 bc.

  4. Jun 10, 2024 · Lucius Tarquinius Priscus. Quick Reference. The fifth king of Rome (traditionally 616–579bc), was believed to be the son of Demaratus of Corinth, who fled to Tarquinii (mod. Tarquinia) to escape the tyranny of Cypselus.

  5. Nov 27, 2020 · Upon entering the city of Rome, Lucumo took the name of Lucius Tarquinius Priscus. His wealth and behavior won Tarquin important friends, including the king, Ancus, who, in his will, appointed Tarquin guardian of his children.

  6. May 12, 2019 · Lucius Tarquinius, called Priscus (“the Elder”), was the 5 th oh the seven legendary kings of Rome. He was the first king of the so-called Tarquin dynasty, family of Etruscan origin connected to the strong Etruscan influence on early Rome.

  7. Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, the fifth king of Rome (traditionally 616–579 bce), was believed to be the son of *Demaratus (1) of *Corinth, who fled to *Tarquinii to escape the *tyranny of *Cypselus.

  8. Mar 3, 2017 · Lucius Tarquinius Superbus ('Tarquin the Proud') was traditionally the seventh and last king of ancient Rome before it became a republic. He belonged to the Etruscan Tarquinii clan, reigned from 534...

  9. Lucius Tarquinius Priscus (Classical Latin: [tarˈkʷɪniʊs ˈpriːskʊs]), or Tarquin the Elder, was the legendary fifth king of Rome and first of its Etruscan dynasty. He reigned for thirty-eight years. [1] Tarquinius expanded Roman power through military conquest and grand architectural constructions. His wife was the prophetess Tanaquil. [2]

  10. Nov 15, 2021 · Lucius Tarquinius the Elder ( Lucius Tarquinius Priscus) was the fifth king of Rome. He ruled in the years 617-578 BCE. As reported by Titius Livius, he had Etruscan origin and came from the city of Tarquinia. His original name was Lucumo (Etruscan Lauchume) which meant “king” in Etruscan.

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