Ancus Marcius

d. 617 BC

ROMAN LICTORS

Ancus Marcius was the grandson of Numa Pompilius. He became the fourth king of Rome after the death of Tullus Hostilius. Like Numa, he was both peaceful and religious. When attacked by enemies however, he showed himself to be a capable warrior. He conquered the Latins, and moved many of them into the city of Rome, where they formed the original plebeian settlement on Aventine hill. He built a bridge across the Tiber, built a prison, and founded the port of Ostia at the mouth of the Tiber.

Key events during the life of Ancus Marcius:

Year	Event
640 BC	Beginning of reign.
	Built a prison.
	Built a bridge across the Tiber, called the Sublican Bridge.
	Established the port of Ostia at the mouth of the Tiber.
616 BC	Died.

Other Resources

Story Links	Book Links
Elder Tarquin  in	Stories From Livy  by  Alfred J. Church
Tarquin and the Eagle  in	The Story of the Romans  by  H. A. Guerber
Roman Youths  in	The Story of the Romans  by  H. A. Guerber
King Who Fought and Prayed  in	The Story of Rome  by  Mary Macgregor

Contemporary	Short Biography
Tarquin the Elder	Fifth king, built great sewer, circus, temple of Jupiter, and forum.