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Xerxes I - Wikipedia Xerxes I ( ˈzɜːrksiːz ZURK-seez; [3][a] c 518 – August 465 BC), commonly known as Xerxes the Great, [5] was a Persian ruler who served as the fourth King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire, reigning from 486 BC until his assassination in 465 BC
Xerxes I | Biography, Accomplishments, Facts | Britannica Xerxes I, Persian king (486–465 BCE), the son and successor of Darius I He is best known for his massive invasion of Greece from across the Hellespont (480 BCE), a campaign marked by the battles of Thermopylae, Salamis, and Plataea
Xerxes I - World History Encyclopedia Xerxes I (l 519-465, r 486-465 BCE), also known as Xerxes the Great, was the king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire His official title was Shahanshah which, though usually translated as `emperor', actually means `king of kings'
Xerxes I: The Ambitious Ruler of the Achaemenid Empire Xerxes I, commonly known as Xerxes the Great, was a ruler whose reign was marked by both ambition and conflict As the fourth King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire, he sought to expand Persian influence into Greece, leading one of the most famous military campaigns in ancient history
Xerxes - Encyclopedia. com Xerxes (reigned 486-465 B C ), a king of Persia, made an unsuccessful effort to conquer Greece in 480-479, suffering a major naval defeat at the Battle of Salamis
10 Facts About Xerxes - Have Fun With History Xerxes I, also known as Xerxes the Great, was a prominent Persian king who belonged to the Achaemenid dynasty He was the son of King Darius I and Queen Atossa, and his reign marked an important period in the history of the Persian Empire
Xerxes I: The King Behind the Persian Empire’s Expansion Xerxes' rule marked a significant period of expansion and consolidation for the empire, as well as notable cultural and administrative developments Understanding his early life and ascension to the throne provides crucial context for his later actions and decisions as king
Xerxes I - Persian King, Invasion, Retreat | Britannica Xerxes I - Persian King, Invasion, Retreat: Soured by this failure, which modern historians consider the beginning of Achaemenian decline, Xerxes retired to Susa and Persepolis