Servius Tullius

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[sur-vee-uhs tuhl-ee-uhs] / ˈsɜr vi əs ˈtʌl i əs /

noun

1. the legendary sixth king of ancient Rome who built the city walls and whose accession to the throne was prophesied by and secured with the help of Tanaquil, the widow of the previous king: assassinated by his daughter Tullia and her husband Tarquin.

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Servius Tullius

Amongst the buildings which once existed in the Forum Boarium, but of which no trace remains, were the Temple of the Sabine deity Matuta, and the Temple of Fortune, both ascribed to Servius Tullius.

From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.

The French soldiers, once free from drill or guard or from practising trumpet-calls on the old Agger of Servius Tullius near by, are sure to be rolling balls in this fascinating game.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 28, February, 1860 by Various

There was no census in the state, nor the distribution of centuries and classes; it was introduced by Servius Tullius: there never had been consuls; they were created after the expulsion of the kings.

From The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 by Livius, Titus

Servius Tullius reigned long and won victories, but his greatest triumphs were those of peace.

From Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles

Niebuhr is of opinion that what is said regarding the Commentaries of Servius Tullius, chap.

From The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 by Livius, Titus