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Tullus Hostilius (r. 673 BC – 642 BC) was the legendary third king of Rome. He succeeded Numa Pompilius and was succeeded by Ancus Marcius. Unlike his predecessor Tullus was known as a warlike king. Tullus Hostilius was the grandson of Hostus Hostilius who had fought with Romulus and died during the Sabine invasion of Rome.The principal feature of Tullus’ reign was his defeat of Alba Longa.
