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Catreus of Crete
AncientEmperorMinoan Crete-1600 — -1550
Tragic king killed by his own son accidentally.
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Quick Facts
Born
1600 BCE
Died
1550 BCE
Country
Minoan Crete
Era
Ancient
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)23
Political (20%)68
Influence (20%)56
Legacy (20%)39
Leadership (15%)48
Strategy (15%)44
Total Score48.1
Catreus of Crete — Complete Timeline
1550 BC
Accidental Patricide by SonOther◆ Major
Catreus was killed by his own son, who did not recognize him. This tragic event fulfilled a prophecy and ended Catreus's reign, highlighting the theme of unintended kin-slaying in Greek mythology.
PatricideProphecyTragedy
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Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
7
Battles
7
Army Scale
7
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
6
Reform
7
Stability
6
Policy
7
Power
7
Influence
History
8
Global
7
Culture
8
Ideology
8
Legacy
7
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