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===Conclusion===

An examination of Croesus of Lydia reveals that it was no accident that he became the richest man in the ancient world. Croesus had the benefit of inheriting great wealth from his ancestors and also the advantage of his kingdom being located in an area rich in precious metals. With that said, Croesus added to his inherited wealth through conquest and eventually made Lydia wealthy beyond gold or silver. It was under Croesus’ rule that Lydia became one of the cultural centers of the ancient world and was visited by some of the world’s greatest thinkers. In the end, Croesus was the victim of his own ego, which probably cost him his life and the independence of his kingdom. Despite his fair share of flaws, hubris being the most prominent, Croesus will always be remembered as the wealthiest man in the ancient world and one of the first advocates of coinage.

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