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The chief magistrate of the Roman Kingdom was titled Rex Romae (King of Rome). Usage. Rex Catholicissimus (Most Catholic King), awarded by the Pope to the Spanish monarchs since 1493; Romanorum Rex (King of the Romans), used by the German king since the 11th century; Rex Britanniae (King of Britain), Æthelbald of Mercia (737)
About: Rex (title) The Latin title rex has the meaning of "king, ruler" (monarch). It is derived from Proto-Indo-European *h₃rḗǵs. Its cognates include Sanskrit rājan, Gothic reiks, and Old Irish rí, etc. Its Greek equivalent is archon (ἄρχων), "leader, ruler, chieftain".
What was the first usage of this title [Rex] during Late Antiquity/Early Middle Ages, and how did it's perception change? The earliest I found was Holy Roman Emperor Henry II (1014-24) who used the title, "Rex Romanorum," -- King of the Romans. Undoubtedly earlier adoptions of Latin-sounding titles exist.
Rex or REX may refer to: Rex (title) (Latin: king, ruler, monarch), a royal title King of Rome (Latin: Rex Romae), chief magistrate of the Roman Kingdom
- Romans Avoid the Title King. The legendary Greek hero Odysseus didn't want to leave his plough when he was summoned to serve in Agamemnon's army headed to Troy.
- Caesar's Divine Honors. Caesar even had divine honors. In 44 BCE, his statue with the inscription "deus invictus" [unconquered god] was placed in the temple of Quirinus and he was declared a god two years after his death.
- Augustus. The first emperor, Julius Caesar's adopted son Octavian (aka Augustus, a title, rather than his actual name) was careful to preserve the trappings of the Roman Republican system of government and to appear not to be the sole ruler, even if he held all the major offices, like consul, tribune, censor, and pontifex Maximus.
- Rulers in the Legendary and Republican Era. Odoacer was not the first king in Rome (or Ravenna). The first was in the legendary period that began in 753 BCE: the original Romulus whose name was given to Rome.
Oedipus Rex, also known by its Greek title, Oedipus Tyrannus (Ancient Greek: Οἰδίπους Τύραννος, pronounced [oidípuːs týrannos]), or Oedipus the King, is an Athenian tragedy by Sophocles that was first performed c. 429 BC.
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