jan 1, 509 BC - The Creation of the Roman Republic - 509 BC
Description:
It all began when the Romans overthrew their Etruscan conquerors in 509 B.C.E. Centered north of Rome, the Etruscans had ruled over the Romans for hundreds of years. Once free, the Romans established a republic, a government in which citizens elected representatives to rule on their behalf.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 509 BC
Now
~ 2536 years ago