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