biography
| name: |
Tarquinius Priscus, Lucius
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pronunciation:
[tah(r)kwinius pris
| sex:
| male
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| born:
| 800 BC
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| died:
| 600 BC |
| biography:
| Traditionally the fifth king of Rome (616–578 BC). Guardian to the sons of King Ancus Marcius, he assumed the throne on the king's death, but the sons eventually had him murdered. He is said to have started the building of the city wall, and to have instigated the Roman Games. |
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