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==History==
==History==
Archaeological evidence points to Rome beginning from pastoral settlements on [[Palatine Hill]], while [[Roman mythology|myths]] tell of the city's founding by [[Romulus]] and [[Remus]], who had been raised in the nearby cave of {{Wiki|Lupercal}} by a she-wolf.<ref name="Roma DB"/> At some point before 753 BCE, Romulus infiltrated the residence of King [[Amulius]] of {{Wiki|Alba Longa}} to free Remus from imprisonment and assassinate Amulius.<ref name="Amulius">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – Historical Hooks: "The Assassination of Amulius"</ref> In 753 BCE, the twins fought to the death due to irreconcilable views about Rome and the [[Excalibur|Sword of Mars]], with Romulus killing Remus and becoming the first king of Rome.<ref name="Timeline"/> Romulus then used the sword's powers to conquer and build his kingdom.<ref name="Supplementary">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – Supplementary material: "Romulus and Remus, and the Sword of Mars"</ref> A {{Wiki|Sabines|Sabine}} settlement at [[Quirinal Hill]] was assimilated by Rome in the 7th century BCE.<ref name="Quirinale">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Database: Colle Quirinale]]</ref> The nearby town of [[Fidenae]] was also conquered by the Roman army, an event seen as key to the expansion of early Rome.<ref name="Fidenae">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – Historical Hooks: "The Conquest of Fidenae"</ref>
Archaeological evidence points to Rome beginning from pastoral settlements on [[Palatine Hill]], while [[Roman mythology|myths]] tell of the city's founding by [[Romulus]] and [[Remus]], who had been raised in the nearby cave of {{Wiki|Lupercal}} by a [[Wolf|she-wolf]].<ref name="Roma DB"/> At some point before 753 BCE, Romulus infiltrated the residence of King [[Amulius]] of {{Wiki|Alba Longa}} to free Remus from imprisonment and [[Assassination|assassinate]] Amulius.<ref name="Amulius">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – Historical Hooks: "The Assassination of Amulius"</ref> In 753 BCE, the twins entered a fatal duel over irreconcilable views about Rome and the [[Excalibur|Sword of Mars]], with Romulus killing Remus and becoming the first {{Wiki|king of Rome}}.<ref name="Timeline"/> Romulus then used the sword's powers to conquer and build his kingdom.<ref name="Supplementary">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – Supplementary material: "Romulus and Remus, and the Sword of Mars"</ref> A {{Wiki|Sabines|Sabine}} settlement at [[Quirinal Hill]] was assimilated by Rome in the 7th century BCE.<ref name="Quirinale">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Database: Colle Quirinale]]</ref> The nearby town of [[Fidenae]] was also conquered by the Roman army, an event seen as key to the expansion of early Rome.<ref name="Fidenae">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – Historical Hooks: "The Conquest of Fidenae"</ref>


In 717 BCE, after reigning for decades, Romulus softened towards his brother's vision of free will, also realizing that Rome had become corrupted by the desire for order and supremacy.<ref name="Timeline"/> That very year, some of the senators, ''pater familias'', and militia captains, unhappy with Romulus's politics and manipulated by the [[Cult of Uni]], plotted to [[Assassination|assassinate]] the king. Members of the [[Shields of Mars]], a group formed by Romulus' followers, killed the mastermind behind the plan.<ref name="Conspiracy">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – [[The First Conspiracy]]</ref> An attempt on the king's life the next still happened, though it was easily foiled.<ref name="Wolves">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – [[Of Wolves and Men]]</ref> Romulus was accused of tyranny and despotism as discontent simmered among the citizens,<ref name="Trial">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – Historical Hooks: "The Trial of Romulus"</ref> he disappeared, instructing his followers to act in secret to defend free will.<ref name="Timeline"/> Romulus was then succeeded by [[Numa Pompilius]].<ref name="Cards">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]'' – [[Cards (Roleplaying Game)|Cards]]: Numa Pompilius</ref>
In 717 BCE, after reigning for decades, Romulus softened towards his brother's vision of free will, also realizing that Rome had become corrupted by the desire for order and supremacy.<ref name="Timeline"/> That very year, some of the {{Wiki|Roman Senate|senators}}, ''{{Wiki|Pater familias|patres familias}}'', and militia captains, unhappy with Romulus' politics and manipulated by the [[Cult of Uni]], plotted to [[Assassination|assassinate]] the king. Members of the [[Shields of Mars]], a group formed by Romulus' followers, killed the mastermind behind the plan.<ref name="Conspiracy">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – [[The First Conspiracy]]</ref> An attempt on the king's life the next day still happened, though it was also easily foiled.<ref name="Wolves">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – [[Of Wolves and Men]]</ref> Romulus was accused of tyranny and despotism as discontent simmered among the citizens,<ref name="Trial">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]'' – Historical Hooks: "The Trial of Romulus"</ref> he disappeared, instructing his followers to act in secret to defend free will.<ref name="Timeline"/> Romulus was then succeeded by [[Numa Pompilius]].<ref name="Cards">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]'' – [[Cards (Roleplaying Game)|Cards]]: Numa Pompilius</ref>


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' {{Mdat}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' {{1stm}} {{Mdat}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' {{Imo}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' {{Imo}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]'' {{1st}}
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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[[Category:Italy]]
[[Category:Countries in Europe]]
[[Category:Roman governments]]
[[Category:Roman governments]]

Latest revision as of 18:47, 22 February 2025

The Roman Kingdom, also referred to as the Roman monarchy,[1] was the earliest period of Roman history, beginning with the city's founding c. 753 BCE[2] and ending with the overthrow of the kings and the establishment of the Republic c. 510 BCE.[3][4]

History[edit | edit source]

Archaeological evidence points to Rome beginning from pastoral settlements on Palatine Hill, while myths tell of the city's founding by Romulus and Remus, who had been raised in the nearby cave of Lupercal by a she-wolf.[3] At some point before 753 BCE, Romulus infiltrated the residence of King Amulius of Alba Longa to free Remus from imprisonment and assassinate Amulius.[5] In 753 BCE, the twins entered a fatal duel over irreconcilable views about Rome and the Sword of Mars, with Romulus killing Remus and becoming the first king of Rome.[2] Romulus then used the sword's powers to conquer and build his kingdom.[6] A Sabine settlement at Quirinal Hill was assimilated by Rome in the 7th century BCE.[7] The nearby town of Fidenae was also conquered by the Roman army, an event seen as key to the expansion of early Rome.[8]

In 717 BCE, after reigning for decades, Romulus softened towards his brother's vision of free will, also realizing that Rome had become corrupted by the desire for order and supremacy.[2] That very year, some of the senators, patres familias, and militia captains, unhappy with Romulus' politics and manipulated by the Cult of Uni, plotted to assassinate the king. Members of the Shields of Mars, a group formed by Romulus' followers, killed the mastermind behind the plan.[9] An attempt on the king's life the next day still happened, though it was also easily foiled.[10] Romulus was accused of tyranny and despotism as discontent simmered among the citizens,[11] he disappeared, instructing his followers to act in secret to defend free will.[2] Romulus was then succeeded by Numa Pompilius.[12]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]