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Meles of Lydia

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Meles (also as Myrsus, according to Herodotus[1]) was the twenty-fourth king of Lydia, and twenty-first king of the Heraclid dynasty; see List of Kings of Lydia. He was succeeded by his son, Candaules.

He is believed to have reigned from 745 to 733 BC.

Preceded by King of Lydia
745–733 BC
Succeeded by
  1. ^ Herodotus, 1.7.4