Tarquinius
Americannoun
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Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, died 578 b.c., king of Rome 616–578.
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Lucius Tarquinius Superbusthe Proud, died 498 b.c., king of Rome 534–510.
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Finally Tarquinius Conlatinus declared that there was no need to argue; they might all be sure that no one was more worthy than his Lucretia.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2019
Tarquinius is an Etruscan conqueror; there’s a strong anti-Etruscan, anti-outsider sentiment among the Romans in the work; and casting both Tarquinius and Lucretia with African American singers drives home the point very effectively.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 12, 2016
The story, set in Rome in 509 B.C., tells of the occupying Etruscan prince Tarquinius, a tyrannical and licentious ruler, who is leading Rome in its war against the Greeks.
From New York Times ● Feb. 19, 2015
Scottish jockey has completed the course once from three Grand National rides, when finishing eighth on Tarquinius last year.
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2014
These young women were married to the two sons of Tarquinius Priscus, Lucius and Aruns; the eider daughter being given to the elder son.
From Roman Women by Alfred Brittain
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