Lucius Tarquinius Superbus
| Lucius Tarquinius Superbus | |
|---|---|
| King of Rome | |
 Lucius Tarquinius Superbus | |
| Reign | 535 – 509 BC |
| Predecessor | Servius Tullius |
| Successor | Office abolished |
| Spouse | Tullia |
| Issue | Sextus Tarquinius |
| Father | Lucius Tarquinius Priscus |
| Mother | Tanaquil |
Lucius Tarquinius Superbus (Tarquin the Proud) was the seventh and last legendary king of ancient Rome. He ruled Rome from 534–510 BC.[1] Many of the stories about him are legends, and are based on earlier Greek and Babylonian stories.[1]
He used force to become king.[1] He changed the constitution of the Roman Kingdom to give himself complete power and used violence to rule.[1] Many members of the Senate were killed and not replaced. He built large monuments, including a fortified temple.[1] He and his family were forced to leave Rome after a revolt by the people. His son Sextus Tarquinius had raped Lucretia, a married noblewoman. Tarquinius Superbus died in Cumae.[1]
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