The 1190s BC is a decade which lasted from 1199 BC to 1190 BC. This article does not cite any sources. (October 2009) 1197 BC—The beginning of the first period (1197 BC–982 BC) according to Shao Yong's concept of the I Ching and history. 1194 BC—The beginning of the legendary Trojan War. c. 1192 BC—Wu Ding, king of the Shang dynasty, dies in the fifty-ninth year of his reign, and is succeeded by his son Zu Geng. 1191 BC—Menestheus, legendary King of Athens, dies during the Trojan War after a reign of 23 years and is succeeded by his nephew Demophon, a son of Theseus. Other accounts place his death a decade later and shortly after the Trojan War (see 1180s BC). Amenemses, Pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty of Egypt (1202 BC–1199 BC)