6th Century BC
- 509 BC – Battle of Silva Arsia – the Romans defeated the forces of Tarquinii and Veii led by the deposed king Lucius Tarquinius Superbus. One of the Roman consuls, Lucius Junius Brutus, is killed in battle.
- 502 BC – Battle of Pometia – the Latins won over the Romans, one of the consuls badly wounded by a spear that penetrated through his groin.
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