Automenes

Automenes ( Greek  Αὐτομένης ) from the family of Bakchiads was the last king of Corinth .

After Telestes was assassinated, Automenes took over the government of Corinth. Depending on the tradition, it is said to have ruled for one or four years. After that, the monarchy was replaced by the rule of the Prytans , who only ruled for one year at a time.

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• Pausanias , traveling in Greece , 2, 4, 4.

Web links

• Merton manuscript, page 75r (Latin)
• Chronicle of Eusebius (English)

predecessor	Office	successor
Telestes	King of Corinth 751 / 0–747 / 6 BC Chr. (Fictional chronology)	Prytanes