Gyges of Lydia

king of Lydia, 7th century BC; subject of story by Herodotus leading to him marrying Candaules' wife Nyssia
Person human Q312537
Gyges of Lydia
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Gyges of Lydia

Summary

Gyges of Lydia is a human[1]. He passed away in Sardis[2]. He died on 652 BC[3]. He worked as a ruler[4]. He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5]

Key Facts

  • Gyges of Lydia died in Sardis[2].
  • Gyges of Lydia died on 652 BC[3].
  • Gyges of Lydia died on 644 BC[6].
  • Gyges of Lydia's father was Dascylus[7].
  • Among Gyges of Lydia's spouses was Nyssia[8].
  • A child of Gyges of Lydia was Ardys II[9].
  • Gyges of Lydia's professions included ruler[4].
  • Gyges of Lydia held the position of king of Lydia[10].
  • Gyges of Lydia is recorded as male[11].
  • Gyges of Lydia's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Gyges of Lydia's family is recorded as Mermnades[13].
  • Gyges of Lydia's Commons category is recorded as King Gyges[14].
  • Gyges of Lydia's significant event is recorded as Gyges in the bedchamber of King Candaules[15].
  • Gyges of Lydia's relative is recorded as Melas the Elder[16].
  • Gyges of Lydia's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[17].
  • Gyges of Lydia's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[18].
  • Gyges of Lydia's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19].
  • Gyges of Lydia's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20].
  • Gyges of Lydia's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21].
  • Gyges of Lydia's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[22].
  • Gyges of Lydia's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'grc', 'text': 'Γύγης'}[23].
  • Gyges of Lydia's different from is recorded as Gyges[24].

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Origins and Family

Gyges of Lydia's father was Dascylus[7].

Career and Affiliations

Gyges of Lydia worked as a ruler[4]. He held the position of king of Lydia[10].

Personal Life

Among Gyges of Lydia's spouses was Nyssia[8]. A child of him was Ardys II[9].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 652 BC[3] and 644 BC[6]. Gyges of Lydia died in Sardis[2].

Why It Matters

Gyges of Lydia has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where did Gyges of Lydia die?

Gyges of Lydia passed away in Sardis[2].

Who were Gyges of Lydia's parents?

Gyges of Lydia's father was Dascylus[7].

Who was Gyges of Lydia married to?

Gyges of Lydia's spouses include Nyssia[8].

What did Gyges of Lydia do for work?

Gyges of Lydia worked as ruler[4].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 7w ago · JBradyK · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
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    Significant event Gyges in the bedchamber of King Candaules
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