# Croesus — Histories character guide

> Croesus in Histories by Herodotus.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Croesus the Lydian, Lycians

**First appearance:** 0002-book-i-clio

## Who they are

Wealthy Lydian king who tests oracles and is conquered by Cyrus.

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