1130s BC explained

The 1130s BC is a decade which lasted from 1139 BC to 1130 BC.

Events and trends

• C.1136 BC—Ramesses VII begins his reign as the sixth ruler of the Twentieth Dynasty of Egypt.^[1]
• 1135 BC—Oxyntes, legendary King of Athens, dies after a reign of 12 years and is succeeded by his eldest son Apheidas.
• 1134 BC—Apheidas, legendary King of Athens, is assassinated and succeeded by his younger brother Thymoetes after a reign of 1 year.

Significant people

• Ramesses XI, pharaoh of Egypt, is born (approximate date).

Notes and References

1. Book: Shaw, Ian . The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt . . 9780191604621 . Oxford, England . October 23, 2003 . 485.