Tarquinius

[ tahr-kwin-ee-uh s or tahr-kwin ]

/ tɑrˈkwɪn i əs or ˈtɑr kwɪn /

Lucius Tarquinius Priscus,died 578 b.c., king of Rome 616–578.

Lucius Tarquinius Superbusthe Proud,died 498 b.c., king of Rome 534–510.

Example sentences from the Web for tarquin

His nephew Tarquin the proud, finished it with the spoils taken from the neighboring nations.

Roman Antiquities, and Ancient Mythology |Charles K. Dillaway
In short, my sons, he was merely a skirmisher, but I am Tarquin!

Catherine de' Medici |Honore de Balzac
Tarquin sought long to regain his crown, but in vain, and the wicked usurpers died in exile.

Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) |Charles Morris
Thus fell Lu'cius Tarquin'ius, surnamed Pris'cus, to distinguish him from one of his successors of the same name.

Pinnock's Improved Edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome |Oliver Goldsmith

During the first centuries of the Republic, the Etruskan style is said to have been prevalent, introduced by Tarquin.

A Manual of the Historical Development of Art |G. G. (Gustavus George) Zerffi

Tarquin

/ (ˈtɑːkwɪn) /

Latin name Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, fifth legendary king of Rome (616–578 bc)

Latin name Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, seventh and last legendary king of Rome (534–510 bc)