Lucius Tarquinius moves to Rome; he charms the king and other potentates with his wit, kindness, and money. Lucius Tarquinius then claimed the throne for himself. He was the son of Demaratus of Corinth, who had fled to the Tyrsenian city of Tarquinia, where he married a native woman; together, they had a son named … Continue reading Zonaras 7.8 Part I – Lucius Tarquinius Impresses Everyone