Intaphrenes

AncientGeneralAchaemenid Empire-550 — -495

One of the seven, executed for insolence.

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Quick Facts

Born

550 BCE

Died

495 BCE

Country

Achaemenid Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)44

Legacy (20%)34

Leadership (15%)57

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score42.5

Intaphrenes — Complete Timeline

522 BC

Conspiracy of the SevenPolitical Action◆ Major

Intaphrenes was one of seven Persian nobles who conspired to overthrow the Magian usurper Gaumata. The conspiracy succeeded, and Darius I became king. Intaphrenes was rewarded with high office.

Achaemenid EmpireDarius ISuccession

Impact: nationalconstructive

520 BC

Execution for InsolencePolitical Action◆ Major

Intaphrenes demanded an audience with Darius I, suspecting the king of plotting against him. When denied, he cut off the ears and nose of the royal messenger. Darius ordered the execution of Intaphrenes and his entire family.

Achaemenid EmpireDarius IExecution

tragic