Ancus Marcius-fourth king of Rome: Ancus was a highly religious grandson of Numa. He ruled from 640 to 617 BC. He founded the port of Ostia at the mouth of the Tiber River.
Tarquinius Priscus-fifth king of Rome: Tarquinius was a favorite of King Ancus, which led to him being Ancus' successor. He ruled between 616 and 579 BC. He drained the marshes between the hills and helped create the Roman Forum.
Servius Tullius-sixth king of Rome: His rule lasted from 578 to 535 BC. He organized the Roman army into groups of 100 men called centuries. He was said to have built a new wall around the city.
Lucius Tarquinus Superbus(Tarquin the Proud)-seventh king of Rome: He was the cruel seventh king of Rome. He was expelled in 510 BC after his son raped Lucretia. Lucretia was a virtuous Roman matron and the wife of his kinsman Collatinus.
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