Electryon of Mycenae

AncientEmperorMycenae-1350 — -1320

Son of Perseus, king of Mycenae.

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Quick Facts

Born

1350 BCE

Died

1320 BCE

Country

Mycenae

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)27

Political (20%)36

Influence (20%)58

Legacy (20%)47

Leadership (15%)33

Strategy (15%)30

Total Score40.5

Electryon of Mycenae — Complete Timeline

1350 BC

Succeeded Perseus as King of MycenaePolitical Action◆ Major

Electryon inherited the throne of Mycenae from his father Perseus, the legendary founder of the city. His reign established the Perseid dynasty's control over the Argolid region.

SuccessionMycenaean Dynasty

Impact: regional

1330 BC

War with the TaphiansWar◆ Major

Electryon led a military campaign against the Taphian pirates who had raided Mycenaean territory. The war resulted in the death of Electryon's sons, leaving his daughter Alcmene as his sole heir.

WarPiracySuccession Crisis

Impact: regionaltragic

1320 BC

Death at the Hands of AmphitryonPolitical Action◆ Major

Electryon was accidentally killed by his nephew Amphitryon during a dispute over the return of stolen cattle. This event triggered Amphitryon's exile and the eventual rise of Heracles.

DeathAccidentExile

Impact: regionaltragic