Legendary Kings of Rome
- Romulus (753-717)
- Numa Pompilius (715-673)
- Tullus Hostilius (673-642)
- Ancus Marcius (640-616)
- Lucius Tarquinius Priscus (616-579)
- Servius Tullius (578-535)
- Lucius Tarquinius Superbus (535-509)
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