Mermnads
Although fully historical, the dates for this dynasty have never been determined with certainty. The traditional dates are derived from Herodotus, who gives reign-lengths for each king; but these have been questioned by modern scholars on the basis of synchronisms with Assyrian history. Both versions are given here (with the latter in brackets).
- Gyges 716-678 BC (or c.680-644) (husband of Candaules's widow)
- Ardys II (Ardysus II) 678-629 BC (or 644-c.625) (son of Gyges)
- Sadyattes 629-617 BC (or c.625-c.600) (son of Ardys II)
- Alyattes II 617-560 BC (or c.600-560) (son of Sadyattes)
- Croesus 560-546 BC (or 560-547) (son of Alyattes II)
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