| Astyages | |
|---|---|
| King of the Medes | |
 King Astyages in chains submitting to Cyrus the Great (18th century tapestry). | |
| King of Media | |
| Reign | 585 – 550 BCE (according to Herodotus) |
| Predecessor | Cyaxares |
| Successor | Cyrus the Great |
| Born | 7th century BCE Media |
| Died | 550 BCE Achaemenid Empire |
| Spouse | Aryenis |
| Issue | Mandane Amytis Cyaxares II (disputed) |
| Dynasty | Median dynasty |
| Father | Cyaxares |
| Religion | Ancient Iranian religion |
Astyages[a] was the last king of the Median kingdom, reigning from 585 to 550 BCE. The son of Cyaxares, he was dethroned by the Persian king Cyrus the Great.
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