Sadyattes II
According to Herodotus, Sadyattes II (from Lydian roughly "strong father") was a king of Lydia in the years 629 BC. BC to 618 BC BC (other sources assume from 624 BC to 610 BC).
Life
Sadyattes came from the Mermnaden dynasty and was the son and successor of King Ardys II. Herodotus reports that Sadyattes finally expelled the Cimmerians from Asia Minor, that he captured the Greek city of Smyrna and also waged war against Klazomenai and Miletus . Sadyattes was married to his sister. He was killed in an assassination attempt.
literature
- Hans Volkmann : Sadyattes 2nd In: The Little Pauly (KlP). Volume 4, Stuttgart 1972, column 1492 (dating: 629-618 BC).
- Peter Högemann : Sadyattes 2. In: The New Pauly (DNP). Volume 10, Metzler, Stuttgart 2001, ISBN 3-476-01480-0 , Sp. 1206 (dating: approx. 625-600 BC).
Web links
- Sadyattes II. (English)
- Encyclopaedia of the Orient: Lydia (English)
Individual proof
- ↑ Herodotus 1, 16 and 18
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Ardys II | King of Lydia | Alyattes II. |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Sadyattes II |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | King of Lydia from the Mermnaden dynasty |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 7th century BC Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | 7th century BC Chr. |