Tarquinius

[ tahr-kwin-ee-uhs ]

noun

1. Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, died 578 b.c., king of Rome 616–578.
2. Lucius Tarquinius Superbusthe Proud, died 498 b.c., king of Rome 534–510.

Example Sentences

Before we say “I’m With Lucretia” it’s important to understand what, exactly, Livy, or Augustine, or Shakespeare, or Britten, actually thought Tarquinius did to Lucretia.

From Washington Post

This is what drives Tarquinius to turn up at her home one night while Collatinus is away, and attack her while she sleeps.

From New York Times

The story, set in Rome in 509 B.C., tells of the occupying Etruscan prince Tarquinius, a tyrannical and licentious ruler, who is leading Rome in its war against the Greeks.

From New York Times

Scottish jockey has completed the course once from three Grand National rides, when finishing eighth on Tarquinius last year.

From BBC

At the dafter odds of 100-1, Tarquinius is also capable of a big effort.

From The Guardian