Why was Rome named after Romulus and not Remus?

Rome was named after Romulus because, according to the legend, he became the first ruler after killing his twin brother Remus in an argument about where to build the new city.

Who raised Romulus and Remus?

The twins were first discovered by a she-wolf or lupa, who suckled them and they were fed by a woodpecker or picus. Eventually, Romulus and Remus were discovered and cared for by a shepherd and his wife: Faustulus and Acca Larentia.

What happened to Remus?

Remus was killed on the day Rome was founded: 21 April 753 BCE. Most sources say that Romulus killed his twin brother in an argument. But some sources say it was an accident or that he was killed by Romulus' supporters.

Romulus and Remus

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Definition

In Roman mythology, Romulus and his twin brother Remus were the founders of the city of Rome. They were the children of Rhea Silvia and Mars (or in some variations the demi-god hero Hercules) and their story is recorded by many authors including Virgil who claims their birth and adventures were fated in order for Rome to be founded.

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753 BCE
The legendary founding date of Rome.
750 BCE - 510 BCE
The (semi-mythological) seven kings of Rome: Romulus, Numa Pompilius, Tulus Hostilius, Ancus Marcius, Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, Servius Tullius, Lucius Tarquinius Superbus.