How Servius Tullius became a Roman noble: Tarquinius Priscus met such an end after reigning for thirty-eight years. Thereupon, Tullius became the king of the Romans with the assistance of Tarquinius’ wife, Tanaquil. His mother, a woman named Ocrisia, was the bedmate of a man named Servius Tullius. She was taken in war and brought … Continue reading Zonaras 7.9 Part I: Servius Tullius Destined for Greatness