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Tullus Hostilius

673–642 BCE · 7th century BCE

Tullus Hostilius was the third of the legendary kings of Rome, traditionally reigning from 673 to 642 BCE. Roman tradition portrayed him as a warlike king who fought Alba Longa, Fidenae and the Sabines; after the duel of the Horatii and Curiatii he destroyed Alba and moved its people to Rome. He was also credited with building the Curia Hostilia, the first senate house.

Tullus Hostilius
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Alba Longa

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Tullus Hostilius. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/tullus-hostilius
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