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Gyges of Lydia

King of Lydia, 7th century BC; subject of story by Herodotus leading to him marrying Candaules' wife Nyssia

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Updated 2026-06-21

Gyges was the founder of the Mermnad dynasty of Lydian kings and the first known king of the Lydian kingdom to have attempted to transform it into a powerful empire. Gyges reigned for 38 years according to Herodotus.

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  • Gyges
    wikipedia · la.wikipedia.org
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    wikipedia · ar.wikipedia.org
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    wikipedia · arz.wikipedia.org
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