Romulus

AncientEmperorRoman Kingdom-771 — -716

Legendary founder and first king of Rome.

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Quick Facts

Born

771 BCE

Died

716 BCE

Country

Roman Kingdom

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)38

Political (20%)38

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)55

Leadership (15%)42

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score47.7

Romulus — Complete Timeline

753 BC

Founding of RomePolitical Action

According to legend, Romulus founded the city of Rome on the Palatine Hill after killing his brother Remus. He established the Roman Kingdom, created the Senate, and organized the early Roman military and religious institutions.

FoundingLegend

Impact: global

Establishment of the Roman SenatePolitical Action◆ Major

Romulus created the Roman Senate, appointing 100 patricians as advisors. This institution became a central element of Roman government, providing counsel to kings and later playing a key role in the Republic.

GovernmentInstitution

Impact: globalconstructive

750 BC

Rape of the Sabine WomenWar◆ Major

Romulus orchestrated the abduction of Sabine women to provide wives for Roman men. This act led to war with the Sabines, but eventually resulted in the unification of Romans and Sabines under a joint rule.

LegendConflict

destructive

716 BC

Apotheosis as QuirinusCultural

After his death, Romulus was said to have been taken up to the heavens and deified as the god Quirinus. This legend reinforced the divine status of Rome's founder and became part of Roman state religion.

ReligionLegend