Superbus

Question 1

How did Superbus become king

Answer 1

Servius’ reforms had made him unpopular
amongst some patricians and they supported
Tarquinius Superbus.
* Tarquinius Superbus used flattery and gifts to win
support.
* Tarquinius Superbus taking the throne by force.
Mention might be made of Livy’s account where
he sat on Superbus marched into the Senate with
a small army, sat on the throne and demanded to
be recognised as king.
* The death of Servius. Tarquinius Superbus
throwing Servius down the steps.