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509 BCE

LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC 509 BCE

King Lucius Tarquinius Superbus is overthrown by a popular uprising, spelling the end of the 250-year-old Roman Kingdom.

FIRST DICTATOR 501 BCE

In the overhaul of the political system, it’s decided that Rome will be run by two consuls. However, in 501 BCE a dictator is appointed in their place. He is the first dictator of many.

450 BCE

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