Priam of Troy

AncientEmperorTroy-1240 — -1180

Last king of Troy, killed when the city fell.

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Quick Facts

Born

1240 BCE

Died

1180 BCE

Country

Troy

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)52

Political (20%)64

Influence (20%)67

Legacy (20%)69

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score62.8

Priam of Troy — Complete Timeline

1180 BC

Killed by Neoptolemus during the fall of TroyWar

When the Greeks entered Troy using the wooden horse, Priam took refuge at the altar of Zeus. Neoptolemus, son of Achilles, dragged him from the altar and killed him, ending the line of Trojan kings.

Trojan WarDeathFall of Troy

Impact: regionaltragic

Ransomed Hector's body from AchillesPolitical Action◆ Major

King Priam, guided by Hermes, entered the Greek camp at night and went to Achilles' tent. He kissed Achilles' hands and begged for his son's body, offering a rich ransom. Achilles agreed and returned the body.

Trojan WarRansomBurial

Impact: regionalconstructive

Witnessed the death of his son HectorOther◆ Major

Priam watched from the walls of Troy as Achilles killed Hector and dragged his body away. This event prompted his desperate journey to the Greek camp to ransom the body.

Trojan WarGriefLoss

Impact: regionaltragic