Kingdom Period

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In 9247 CC / 1 AUC, Romulus officially established the city of Rome and became the first king of Rome, marking the official beginning of Roman history.
Although during this period, the king had more power than the heads of state or consuls in later generations, unlike other surrounding Apennine city-states, the Roman king still needed to be elected. Institutions such as the Senate and the People's Assembly were also formed during this period. Rome also replaced Alba Longa during this period and became the undisputed ruler of the central Apennines, reestablishing contact with the Greek world and Carthage.
From the accession of the first king Romulus in 9247 CC / 1 AUC to the last king Lucius Tarquinius Superbus in 9491 CC/244 AUC Until his exile, there were seven kings:
=== Romulus ===
Quirinus, the founder of the city of Rome, was summoned to heaven in the physical body by Mars.
=== Numa Pompilius ===
Agent of the Gods, founded the College of Pontiffs, and wrote the earliest calendar and laws of Rome. The Ancile(holy shield) was also given by Jupiter during this period.
=== Tullus Hostilius ===
Hostile. During his reign, he launched many foreign wars and successfully defeated Alba Longa, establishing Rome's dominant position in the Latin League. In the end, he was struck to death by Jupiter's lightning for disrespecting the gods.
=== Ancus Marcius ===
During his reign, he successfully opened up territory from Rome to the coastline and restored contact with the Greek world and Carthage. The Mamertine Prison, where high-level prisoners, heinous criminals, dangerous elements and living creatures are imprisoned, was also built by him.
=== Lucius Tarquinius Priscus ===
During his reign, he prepared the urban construction of the city of Rome and built a series of large-scale projects including Circus Maximus, Cloaca Maxima, and the Roman City Wall. He was also the first Roman ruler to perform a triumphal ceremony.
=== Servius Tullius ===
Holy One. Fortuna's Holy Marriage Object. The only king who was not elected by the Senate but was elected with the support of the Roman people. During his reign, he expanded Rome's electoral rights, strengthened and protected the rights of civilians and free people, and laid the foundation for Rome's subsequent transformation into a republic. Rome's earliest monetary system was also founded by him. He was eventually assassinated by his son-in-law Lucius Tarquinius Superbus.
=== Lucius Tarquinius Superbus ===
Arrogant. The only Roman king to rise to power through assassination and coup. Although he achieved a series of victories in foreign wars during his reign, he also caused dissatisfaction among the people due to excessive taxation and expropriation. He was eventually overthrown by the angry Roman people because of his rape of the noblewoman Lucretia, and the attempt to reverse fate through the prophetic book Libri Sibyllini, marking the end of the Kingdom and the beginning of the First Republic.