Spurius Lucretius | |
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 Lucretius (in the middle marked by white hair) holding the arm of his dead daughter. | |
| Consul of the Roman Republic | |
| In office 1 March 509 BC – 3 March 509 BC Serving with Publius Valerius Publicola | |
| Preceded by | Lucius Junius Brutus, Publius Valerius Publicola |
| Succeeded by | Marcus Horatius Pulvillus, Publius Valerius Publicola |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Unknown Ancient Rome |
| Died | 3 March 509 BC Ancient Rome |
| Children | Lucretia |
Spurius Lucretius Tricipitinus is a semi-legendary figure in early Roman history. He was the first Suffect Consul of Rome and was also the father of Lucretia, whose rape by Sextus Tarquinius, followed by her suicide, resulted in the dethronement of King Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, therefore directly precipitating the founding of the Roman Republic. It is believed that Lucretius and his accomplishments are at least partly mythical and most ancient references to him were penned by Livy and Plutarch.