Homonym: King Croesus (Wealth)
King Croesus was the last king of Lydia, a kingdom in western Asia Minor, who reigned from 595 to 546 BCE. He is best known for his immense wealth, which made him a symbol of prosperity in ancient times. Croesus was a patron of the arts and culture, and his reign is often associated with the flourishing of Lydian civilization.
His wealth and power attracted the attention of neighboring states, leading to conflicts, particularly with the rising Persian Empire under Cyrus the Great. Ultimately, Croesus was defeated, and his kingdom fell to the Persians, marking the end of Lydian independence.