Timeline

This is a rough timeline of the Roman Republic, from 1000BC to 1AD.

Early Roman Timeline:
 * 1000BC Latins settle the Latium region. Etruscans move into the Italian peninsula.
 * 800BC First settlements on the Palantine Hill.
 * 753BC Traditional founding of Rome by Romulus and Remus.
 * 600BC The Forum is built in Rome (considered a more historic date for the founding of Rome).
 * 510BC The rape of the Sabines.
 * 509BC Overthrow of the Etruscan Kings.
 * 509BC The establishment of the Roman Republic.
 * 509BC Temple of Jupiter Capitolinus is built on the Capitoline Hill.
 * 508BC Creation of the position of Pontifex Maximus.
 * 501BC Appointment of first dictator, Tiberius Larcius.

Fifth Century BC Timeline:
 * 496BC Battle of Lake Regillus between Rome and the Latin League.
 * 494BC First Secession of the Plebs in Rome, creating the office of Tribune of the plebs.
 * 491BC Temple of Fortuna Muliebris is built in Rome.
 * 486BC War with the Aequi and the Volsci begins (will continue off and on for 50 years).
 * 483BC Temple of Castor is built in Rome.
 * 457BC The Battle at Mt. Algidus is won by the Aequi. Appointment of dictator L. Quintctius Cincinnatus.
 * 451BC The decemvirate (council of ten) establishes The Code of the Twelve Tables.
 * 449BC Second Secession of the Plebs.
 * 447BC Creation of the office of Quaestors.
 * 445BC Passing of the lex Canuleia, allowing plebeians and patricians to marry.
 * 443BC Creation of the office of Censor.
 * 439BC Gn. Spurius Maelius attempts to make himself king of Rome, but is thwarted by appointed dictator Quinctius Cincinnatus.
 * 433BC Temple of Apollo at Rome is built.
 * 428BC Rome conquers Fidenae.
 * 421BC Pleneians allowed to hold the office of Quaestor.
 * 409BC Three of the four elected Quaestors are plebs.
 * 405BC Seige of Veii begins (will last until 396BC).

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