Bas of Bithynia
Ruler of Bithynia (c. 397 – c. 326 BC)
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Bas (Greek: Βᾶς; c. 397 BC – 326) was the first independent ruler of Bithynia. He ruled for fifty years, from 376 to 326 BC, and died at the age of 71.
| Bas | |
|---|---|
| Ruler of Bithynia | |
| Reign | c. 376-326 BC |
| Predecessor | Boteiras |
| Successor | Zipoetes I |
| Born | c. 397 BC |
| Died | c. 326 BC (age 71) |
| Issue | Zipoetes I |
| Father | Boteiras |
Life
Bas succeeded his father Boteiras, and was himself succeeded by his own son Zipoetes I.
Bas defeated Calas, a general of Alexander the Great, and maintained the independence of Bithynia.[1]
