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King Tarquin

Last king of Rome, whose tyranny led to the establishment of the Republic.

minor

Also known as Tarquin, king Tarquin

First appearance: part i book i

King Tarquin shows up with force in XIX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Father of Sextus Tarquinius; mentioned as the one who was banished along with his son.
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In XIX: Father of Sextus Tarquinius; mentioned as the one who was banished along with his son. Later, in Of the rape of the Sabine women, and other iniquities perpetrated in Rome’s palmiest days.: Expelled king whose…

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Character groups

  • Roman Founders and Tyrants
  • Patriarchs and Pagan Figures
  • Pagan Gods of Healing and War
  • Diverse Historical and Biblical Figures

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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