Ancient Rome Timeline

  • 753 BCE

    Romulus becomes First King of Rome

    Romulus becomes First King of Rome
  • 753 BCE

    Rome was founded

    Rome was founded
  • Period: 753 BCE to 716 BCE

    Romulus-Ruler of Rome

  • 734 BCE

    Lucius Tarquinius Superbus becomes Ruler

    Lucius Tarquinius Superbus becomes Ruler
  • Period: 534 BCE to 510 BCE

    Tarquin The Proud Ruled Rome

    He waged a war against the Etuscans, Volcine, Latins. Elevated Rome's status as an important power.
  • 450 BCE

    The 12 Tables are Established

    The 12 Tables are Established
    The first Roman Laws
  • 387 BCE

    Invasion of Rome by the Gauls

    Invasion of Rome by the Gauls
  • 81 BCE

    Sulla becomes Supreme Ruler in Rome

    Sulla becomes Supreme Ruler in Rome
  • Period: 81 BCE to 78 BCE

    Sulla's Reign of Terror

  • 46 BCE

    Julius Caesar becomes Ruler of Rome

    Julius Caesar becomes Ruler of Rome
  • 44 BCE

    Julius Caesar is Murdered

    Julius Caesar is Murdered
  • Period: 43 BCE to 31 BCE

    Marcus Anthony Rules Rome

  • 31 BCE

    Battle of Actium

    Battle of Actium
  • 27 BCE

    Augustus Declares Himself Dictator

    Augustus Declares Himself Dictator
    Founded a system of monarchy
  • Period: 96 to 180

    5 Great Emperors Rule Rome

    Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antonius, and Marcus Aurelius
  • 180

    Commudus Rules

    Commudus Rules
  • Period: 180 to 192

    Beginning of the Split into Eastern and Western Empires

  • 305

    Constantine becomes Western Emperor

    Constantine becomes Western Emperor
  • 324

    Constantine is the First Emperor to Adhere to Christianity

    Constantine is the First Emperor to Adhere to Christianity
  • 410

    Visagoths Sack Rome

    Visagoths Sack Rome
  • 529

    Justinian Code is Created

    Justinian Code is Created
    This laid the foundation for almost all legal systems in Europe.