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  1. Lucius Junius Brutus
    Lucius Junius BrutusRoman consul 509 BC
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  2. Diedc. 509 BC · Silva Arsia, Rome
    NationalityRoman
    Known forFoundation of the Roman Republic
    OfficeConsul (509 BC)
    Overview

    Lucius Junius Brutus (died c. 509 BC) was the semi-legendary founder of the Roman Republic, and traditionally one of its first consuls in 509 BC. He was reputedly responsible for the expulsion of his uncle the … See more

    Background and historicity

    Prior to the establishment of the Roman Republic, Rome had been ruled by kings.
    The account is from Livy's Ab urbe condita and deals with a point in the history of Rome prior to reliable historical records (virtually al… See more

    Overthrow of the monarchy

    According to Roman tradition, Brutus led the revolt that overthrew the last king, Lucius Tarquinius Superbus. The coup was prompted by the rape of the noblewoman Lucretia by a son of the king, Sextus Tarquinius; … See more

    Consulship and death

    Brutus and Lucretia's bereaved husband, Lucius Tarquinius Collatinus, were elected as the first consuls of Rome (509 BC). Tradition says that this election was conducted by Spurius Lucretius Tricipitinus, whom Brut… See more

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