Killed in battle when mistaken for Achilles
he was killed during the trojan war.
Patroclus is killed by Hector, the greatest of the Trojans.
Patroclus fought on the Greek side.
it was Patroclus , his cousin
Hector killed him, thinking he was Achilles, during the Trojan War.
Patroclus is the reason why Achilles desired to kill Hector.
During the Trojan War, Patroclus, the close friend and companion of Achilles, enters the battle wearing Achilles' armor after Achilles withdraws from combat due to a dispute with Agamemnon. He fights valiantly and initially turns the tide against the Trojans, but ultimately encounters Hector, the Trojan prince. In a tragic turn of events, Hector kills Patroclus, which deeply grieves Achilles and propels him back into battle, seeking vengeance for his friend's death. This moment is pivotal, as it ignites Achilles' rage and sets the stage for subsequent events in the war.
His name was Patroclus.
Patroclus with Achilles.
He kills Hector.
Patroclus was Achilles cousin and was killed in the Trojan War by Hector. He was killed while wearing Achilles armour.
His relative and boyfriend Patroclus.