Numa Pompilius

Numa Pompilius was the second King of Rome. He succeeded Romulus in the year 715 BC. Numa was of Sabine origin. He is credited with creating the most important religious and cultural institutions in Rome most prominently the Pontifex Maximus, Most modern historians consider Numa to be pure legend and regard his reign as myth.

Numa Pompilius
King of Rome
Preceded by	Romulus
Succeeded by	Tullus Hostilius