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The Latin title rex has the meaning of "king, ruler" . 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". The chief magistrate of the Roman Kingdom was titled Rex Romae (King of Rome).
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
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.
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.
Sep 12, 2022 · In the system used by Commonwealth countries, the title is abbreviated as ‘R’ for ‘rex’ or ‘regina’. Rex is Latin for “king” and regina is Latin for “queen”. Previously, ‘I’ stood for...