Romulus
Romulus (/ˈrɒmjələs/, Classical Latin: [ˈroːmʊɫʊs]) was the legendary founder and first king of Rome. Various traditions attribute the establishment of many of Rome's oldest legal, political, religious, and social institutions to Romulus and his contemporaries. Although many of these traditions incorporate elements of folklore, and it is not clear to what extent a historical figure underlies the mythical Romulus, the events and institutions ascribed to him were central to the myths surrounding Rome's origins and cultural traditions.
Romulus | |
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Romulus and his twin brother Remus from a 15th-century frieze, Certosa di Pavia | |
King of Rome | |
Reign | 753–716 BC |
Successor | Numa Pompilius |
Born | Alba Longa |
Died | Rome |
Spouse | Hersilia |
Father | Mars |
Mother | Rhea Silvia |
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