-449 ⟶ The Twelve Tables: Rome's First Written Laws

The Twelve Tables are promulgated to the people of Rome—the ...
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🏛️ Tribunate of the Plebs Established in Rome

Two tribunes of the plebs and two plebeian aediles are elected for the first time in Rome: the office of the tribunate is established.⟶
Tribunate of the Plebs Established in Rome (-494)
Ancient romePlebeiansPatriciansPolitical DevelopmentClass Struggle
ItalyItaly

🏛️ Cincinnatus' First Consulship

Cincinnatus becomes consul of the Roman Republic.⟶
Cincinnatus' First Consulship (-460)
Ancient romeMagistracyPolitical OfficeCincinnatus
ItalyItaly

📜 Decemviri Enact the Twelve Tables

The decemviri come to power in the Roman Republic. They enact the twelve tables, the foundation of Roman Law.⟶
Decemviri Enact the Twelve Tables (-451)
Ancient romeLawLegal CodeGovernment
ItalyItaly

📜 The Twelve Tables: Rome's First Written Laws

The Twelve Tables are promulgated to the people of Rome—the first public laws of the Roman Republic.⟶
The Twelve Tables: Rome's First Written Laws (-449)
Ancient romeLawLegislationJusticeSocial ReformPolitical HistoryConstitutionCitizenshipLegal Code
ItalyItaly

🏛️ Roman Republic Establishes the Censor's Office

The Roman Republic creates the office of censor, initially exclusive to patricians.⟶
Roman Republic Establishes the Censor's Office (-443)
Ancient romePatriciansMagistracySocial ClassVoting Rights
ItalyItaly