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Why was lucius tarquinius superbus overthrown

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After the assault, a devastated Lucretia summoned her father, Spurius Lucretius Tricipitinus; her husband, Collatinus; and their close friends, including Lucius Junius Brutus, to inform them of the heinous act committed by Sextus Tarquinius.

She made them swear an oath to avenge her, and then, consumed by grief and shame, took her own life.

Lucretia's death served as a catalyst for the rebellion against Tarquin the Proud and the Roman monarchy.

Lucius Junius Brutus, who was a distant relative of Tarquin, seized the opportunity to rally the Roman people against the tyrannical rule of the king.

He used the tragic event to illustrate the moral corruption of the royal family and the need for change in the Roman government.

With the support of the Roman people, Brutus and Collatinus led a successful revolt, expelling Tarquin the Proud and his family from Rome.

Sextus Tarquinius had already fled Rome after his crime became public and was later assassinated.

In the wake of the rebellion, the monarchy was abolished, and the Roman Republic was established in 509 BC.

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Tarquin Superbus

(Lucius Tarquinius Superbus (the Proud) )

~ 535 BC
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Tarquin Superbus was the seventh and last king of Rome. He gained the throne by the murder of his father-in-law, Servius Tullius. He then proceeded to consolidate power by murdering or exiling his enemies in the senate, and repealing the reforms of his predecessor. It was during his reign that the famous Sibylline books were given to him by a prophetess from Cumae. Tarquin Superbus made many enemies, and when his evil son Sextus violated Lucretia, he and his family were driven from the city. They continued to make trouble for Rome for many more years, by raising armies to try to regain their throne, until finally Sextus was killed at the Battle of Regillus.

Key events during the life of Tarquin Superbus:


Year
Event
535 BC
Ascended to throne after murdering Servius.
 Obtained Sibylline Books.
 War with Volscians; besieged city of Gabii.
 Built Temple of Jupiter on Capitoline Hill.
510 BC
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Lucius Tarquinius Superbus

Lucius Tarquinius Superbus (Tarquin the Proud) was the seventh and last legendary king of ancient Rome. He ruled Rome from 534–510 BC.[1] Many of the stories about him are legends, and are based on earlier Greek and Babylonian stories.[1]

He used force to become king.[1] He changed the constitution of the Roman Kingdom to give himself complete power and used violence to rule.[1] Many members of the Senate were killed and not replaced. He built large monuments, including a fortified temple.[1] He and his family were forced to leave Rome after a revolt by the people. His son Sextus Tarquinius had rapedLucretia, a married noblewoman. Tarquinius Superbus died in Cumae.[1]

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