How did Lucius Tarquinius Superbus gain the throne?
By winning a war
Through inheritance
Through the murders of his wife and brother, and assassination of his predecessor
By marrying the queen
Answer
To seize the throne, Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, the seventh and final king of Rome, orchestrated a series of treacherous acts. He conspired to murder his wife, Tullia Minor, and his brother, Arruns Tarquinius, to pave the way for his rise to power. With cunning ruthlessness, he eliminated his predecessor, King Servius Tullius, through assassination.
The Regal Ruler: Unveiling Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, the Last King of Rome
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