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Jun 17, 2021
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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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