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Cyrus the Great - 559 - 530 BCE - One of the great kings of Persia, Cyrus conquered many kingdoms and ruled them beneficently. Cyrus was responsible for the defeat of the Medes, the Chaldeans (2.38), the Lydians, and many other peoples. Cyrus had a reputation for mercy, and even allowed subject states to participate in governance. As a result, Cyrus was a popular leader and is considered by some to be a prophet and great peace maker. Ironically, Cyrus was killed in Battle with the Massagetae in 530 BCE. person Is this entry useful? |