Priam

Priam

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Ruler of Troy during the Trojan War
Father of Hector and Paris

Life Journey

1345 BCFall of Troy

After a ten-year siege, Troy falls to the Greeks. Priam is killed in the destruction of the city, marking the end of his reign and the fall of his kingdom.

1340 BCLoss of Hector

Hector, Priam's beloved son and Troy's greatest warrior, is killed in battle by Achilles, a devastating blow to the city's morale and defenses.

1335 BCBeginning of the Trojan War

The Trojan War begins as a large Greek coalition, led by Agamemnon, lays siege to Troy, seeking to reclaim Helen and punish the Trojans.

1330 BCParis and Helen

Paris, Priam's son, elopes with Helen, the wife of King Menelaus of Sparta, an act that sparks the Trojan War.

1325 BCHector's Military Successes

Hector, now a seasoned warrior, leads several successful military campaigns, defending Troy and expanding its territory.

1320 BCPeace and Prosperity

Troy enjoys a period of peace and prosperity under Priam's rule, with the city's wealth and influence growing significantly.

1315 BCCultivation of Trade Networks

Priam expands Troy's trade networks, making the city a hub of commerce and wealth, further solidifying its position as a powerful city-state.

1310 BCBirth of Paris

Hecuba gives birth to Paris, another son of Priam, who will play a crucial role in Trojan affairs and the upcoming war.

1305 BCConstruction of City Walls

Priam commissions the construction of massive city walls to protect Troy from potential invaders, a project that takes several years to complete.

1300 BCDiplomatic Alliances

Priam forms several key alliances with neighboring kingdoms, enhancing Troy's influence and security in the region.

1295 BCBirth of Hector

Hecuba gives birth to Hector, the eldest son of Priam, who will become a great hero and the crown prince of Troy.

1290 BCAscension to the Throne

Upon the death of his father, Laomedon, Priam becomes the King of Troy, inheriting a kingdom at the height of its prosperity.

1285 BCMarriage to Hecuba

Priam marries Hecuba, a princess from Dardania, solidifying an alliance that strengthens Troy's political and military power.

1280 BCEarly Education

Priam begins his formal education, learning the arts of governance, warfare, and diplomacy from the wise elders of Troy.

1265 BCBirth of Priam

Priam, future King of Troy, is born to Laomedon and Strymo in the city of Troy.

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