was rome founded as a republic
Origins of the Republic Edit. In 172, it was clear that the Roman Empire was falling, as it had lost two-thirds of its land to invaders and over 65% of its population was dead. So, the Empire surrendered to the invaders and gave them all the Roman land except for Rome and a 100 kmÂ² area around it. On July 13, 172, the Republic of Rome was founded and the very first leader was Ichabard Christ, son of Jesus Christ.