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Numa Pompilius


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(RE Numa 1)

legendary second king of Rome (traditionally 715–673 bc), from whom the Aemilii, Calpurnii, Marcii, Pinarii, and Pomponii later claimed descent. Reputedly a Sabine (see Sabini) from Cures ...

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