Teos

Teos became pharaoh of the 30th Dynasty, succeeding his father Nectanebo I. He inherited a kingdom that had regained independence from Persian rule and sought to expand Egyptian influence.

Teos launched a large-scale military campaign against the Achaemenid Persian Empire, invading Syria with a combined Egyptian and Greek mercenary force. The campaign initially achieved some successes, capturing several cities.

While Teos was campaigning in Syria, his nephew Tachos (who was left in charge of Egypt) rebelled and declared himself pharaoh, supported by the Spartan general Agesilaus. Teos was abandoned by his Greek mercenaries.

After the betrayal, Teos fled to the Persian court, seeking refuge with King Artaxerxes II. He died in exile in Persia, never returning to Egypt. His brief reign ended in failure.