How long was rome a republic?

Answer 1

Well the republican period and the Roman Empire are 2 different things all together. If you look at Roman history at a glance you shall see 3 periods.

First the regal period then the republican period and finally the empire.

The republican period came about after the Romans disposed of the last king, Tarquinius Superbus. It lasted until the rise of Augustus as emperor. The republican system worked as a facade under the empire.

Answer 2

The nation of Rome was a republic for approximately 482 years. It began in 508 BC and ceased being a republic in 27 BC when Augustus became the emperor.

Answer 3

Rome became a republic when the Roman monarchy was overthrown in 509BC and ended when Augustus came to power in 27BC, so Rome was a republic for about 482 years.

Answer 4

Nearly 500 years