15869 Tullius | Discovered 1996 Aug. 8 by V. S. Casulli at Colleverde di Guidonia. |
Tullius Hostilius, third king of Rome, reigned from 672 to 640 B.C. He was a warrior king, and during the war against the city of Alba Longa there was a famous fight between Oratii and Curiatii. |
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Reference: 20020624/MPCPages.arc | Last Updated: 2003-10-02 |
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