-491 ⟶ Gelo Ascends as Tyrant of Gela

Gelo becomes Tyrant of Gela.
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👑 Lucius Tarquinius Superbus Ascends to the Roman Throne

Lucius Tarquinius Superbus becomes King of Rome.⟶
Lucius Tarquinius Superbus Ascends to the Roman Throne (-534)
Ancient romeMonarchyRoman KingdomPolitical TransitionTyranny
ItalyItaly

🏛️ Roman Republic Established

Establishment of the Roman Republic.⟶
Roman Republic Established (-510)
Ancient romeRepublicanismPolitical TransitionConsulsOligarchyClassical AntiquityFoundation
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⚔️ Hippocrates of Gela Conquers Leontini

Leontini subjugated by Hippocrates of Gela.⟶
Hippocrates of Gela Conquers Leontini (-498)
Ancient greeceTyrannyConquestGreek ColonizationWarfare
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👑 Gelo Ascends as Tyrant of Gela

Gelo becomes Tyrant of Gela.⟶
Gelo Ascends as Tyrant of Gela (-491)
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👑 Agathocles Declares Himself King of Sicily

The tyrant Agathocles takes on the title of King of Sicily. He extends his influence into southern Italy and the Adriatic.⟶
Agathocles Declares Himself King of Sicily (-304)
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🏛️ Domitian Appoints Himself Censor for Life, Increasing Control

Domitian appoints himself censor for life, which gives him the right to control the Senate. His totalitarian tendencies put the senatorial aristocracy firmly in opposition to him.⟶
Domitian Appoints Himself Censor for Life, Increasing Control (85)
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