Lucius Tarquinius Superbus was the seventh and final king of Rome, ruling from 535 to 509 BCE. He is often remembered for his tyrannical reign, which led to widespread discontent among the Roman people. His rule was marked by the construction of significant public works, including the Temple of Jupiter on the Capitoline Hill. His reign ended when he was overthrown, leading to the establishment of the Roman Republic. The revolt against him was sparked by the incident involving Lucretia, a noblewoman whose tragic fate galvanized the citizens to reject monarchy and seek a government based on elected officials.