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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According to the story, Sextus Tarquinius, the son of the king, is staying at Collatinus and Lucretia's home.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
Before we say “I’m With Lucretia” it’s important to understand what, exactly, Livy, or Augustine, or Shakespeare, or Britten, actually thought Tarquinius did to Lucretia.
From Washington Post • Jun. 12, 2016
Kurt Kanazawa, a small-framed baritone, looked a little innocent to be Tarquinius, until he started to sing.
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
When Ancus died, he was succeeded by an Etruscan stranger, Lucius Tarquinius, who took the name of Tarquinius Priscus.
From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.
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