Servius Tullius

[ sur-vee-uhs tuhl-ee-uhs ]

noun

1. the legendary sixth king of ancient Rome who built the city walls and whose accession to the throne was prophesied by and secured with the help of Tanaquil, the widow of the previous king: assassinated by his daughter Tullia and her husband Tarquin.

Example Sentences

The account of the conception and birth of Servius Tullius is curious from its circumstantiality.

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In the legendary history of the Roman kingdom the creation of this assembly is given as one of the reforms of Servius Tullius.

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The better-authenticated remains of the circuit wall of Servius Tullius are similar in character.

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Up there, too, are the remains of the first wall of the Roman city built by Servius Tullius.

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Had she been daughter of Servius Tullius, she would have ridden over the dead body of her father.

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