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Capetus Silvius

Tenth century Latin king of Alba Longa

Capetus or Capetus Silvius (said to have reigned 934-921 BC) (Latin: Căpĕtŭs Sĭluĭŭs) was a descendant of Aeneas and one of the legendary Latin kings of Alba Longa. He was the son of Capys, and the father of Tiberinus, after whom the Tiber river was named.

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