During the 244-year period of the monarchy the kings were chosen by the senate and elected by the people. During the 482-year period of the republic the consuls, the two heads of the republic, were elected annually by the Assembly of the Soldiers. During the 506-year period of rule by emperors the emperors chose their heir.
Atila the hun.
Alexander the Great had nothing to do with ancient Rome. He was a Macedonian king and military leader. His conquests were east, while Rome was in the west.
Marriages in acnient Rome were often arranged ones. The two families decided.
By the Senate and the Emperor, decided on laws.
Over the long period of existence, ancient Rome had many important political leaders. It's a subjective question and based on what I have read about ancient Rome, I believe that Augustus Caesar was the most important political leader in ancient Rome's history. The reasons for my choice of Augustus are many fold. Foremost in my mind is this; After the Civil War with Mark Antony & Cleopatra, Octavian then known as, was the supreme leader of ancient Rome. He brought a great degree of stability to Rome compared to previous times. Augustus had flaws of course but I rank him as the most important leader.
Plebeian tribunes were elected leaders of ancient Rome who represented plebeians.
A republic
Men, because they decided women were not important enough.
They ran the country/empire, decided on laws along with the senate.
Now a days obviously it is a president, but in ancient Rome it was the Senators, or the Senate.
Now a days obviously it is a president, but in ancient Rome it was the Senators, or the Senate.
The Emperor Trajan died in 117 AD. He was succeeded by Hadrian in that year.