Aeneas Silvius

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Aeneas Silvius (said to have reigned 1110-1079 BC) [1] was third in the list of the mythical kings of Alba Longa in Latium, succeeding his father Silvius. The Silvii regarded him as the founder of their house. [2] Dionysius of Halicarnassus [3] ascribes to him a reign of 31 years. [4] Ovid does not mention him among the Alban kings. [5] According to Livy and Dionysius, the heir of Aeneas Silvius was named Latinus Silvius.

Family tree

Anchises Venus Latinus Amata
Creusa Aeneas Lavinia
Iulus Ascanius
Silvius
Aeneas Silvius
Latinus Silvius
Alba (Silvius)
Atys
Capys
Capetus
Tiberinus
Agrippa
Romulus Silvius
Aventinus
Proca
Numitor Amulius
Rhea Silvia Mars
Hersilia Romulus Remus
Prima

References

  1. Dionysius of Halicarnassus Roman Antiquities 1.71
  2. Livy, i. 3.
  3. Dionysius of Halicarnassus, i. 71.
  4. Virgil, Aeneid , vi. 769.
  5. Ovid, Metamorphoses , xiv. 610, etc.
Legendary titles
Preceded by King of Alba Longa Succeeded by