Priam (died 1183 BC) was King of Troy from 1243 to 1183 BC, and the father of Hector and Paris. He was murdered by the invading Greeks during the Trojan War.

Why was Priam killed?

Following the fall of Troy, Priam was killed by Achilles' son, Neoptolemus, as he was seeking refuge on the altar of Zeus.

Who killed Priam of Troy?

When Troy fell, Neoptolemus, the son of Achilles, butchered the old king on an altar. Both Priam's death and his ransoming of Hector were favourite themes of ancient art.