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Gyges (7th century BC) was the founder of the Mermnad dynasty of Lydian kings. The dates of his reign are uncertain but have been tentatively estimated as c.687–c.652 BC. He was a bodyguard of his predecessor Candaules whom he assassinated in order to sei...
Candaules (died c.687 BC) was a king of the ancient Kingdom of Lydia in the early years of the 7th century BC. According to Herodotus, he succeeded his father Meles as the 22nd and last king of Lydias Heraclid dynasty. He was assassinated and succee...