Psammetich (tyrant)
Psammetich , the son of Gorgos , was the last tyrant of Corinth . Since the name Psammetich is not of Greek origin, it is assumed that the name was chosen because of a close connection between the Kypseliden and the Egyptian royal family.
Periander , the tyrant of Corinth and brother of the father of Psammetich, had chosen his younger son Lycophron as his successor, because he did not consider the older Kypselus capable of governing. Lycophron was murdered, however, so that Psammetich eventually became the next tyrant, after Periander's death. After only three years of rule, Psammetich was overthrown and slain and the old form of government of the republic restored.
Nikolaos of Damascus names Periander's successor Kypselos II. Therefore, it has been speculated whether Periander's first son is meant here or whether Psammetich's maiden name was Kypselos and he was only given this name later.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Aristotle : Politics , 5, 12
- ^ Felix Jacoby , Fragmenta historicorum Graecorum , p. 391, p. 393 ( online )
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Periander |
Ruler of Corinth 585 / 4–582 / 1 BC Chr. |
none |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Psammetich |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Kypselus II |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Tyrant of Corinth |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 7th century BC Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | 581 BC Chr. |