Apries

Apries

(Ἀπρίης). An Egyptian king, the Pharaoh-Hophra of the Old Testament, who succeeded his father Psammis and reigned B.C. 595-570, being then dethroned and put to death by Amasis (q.v.) (Herod.ii. 161).

Apries Apries, a king of Egypt

• deposed by Amasis: Hdt. 2.161-163
• his death: Hdt. 2.169
• marriage of his daughter to Cambyses: Hdt. 3.1
• his expedition against Cyrene: Hdt. 4.159