No. 846 in the Index · Military
Cyrus the Great
Founder of the Achaemenid Empire (559–529 BC).
The record
Cyrus the Great was a founder of the Achaemenid Empire. Born in 600 BC in Anshan Persia, Great died in 530 BC in Syr Darya.
Positions held include Great King (-559–-530) and King of Kings (-559–-530).
With a Wikipedia article in 151 languages, Cyrus the Great is No. 846 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 600 BC, Anshan Persia
- Died
- 530 BC, Syr Darya
- Country
- Achaemenid Empire
- Known as
- Sovereign, military leader, founder
- Field
- Military
- Languages
- Old Persian, Babylonian, Elamite
- Children
- 5
- Wikipedia editions
- 151
Did you know
41
Was 41 when first great King (559 BC).
70
Lived to 70.
151
Has a Wikipedia article in 151 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 559 BC–530 BCGreat King
- 559 BC–530 BCKing of Kings
Connections
Cyrus the Great
- FatherCambyses I
- MotherMandane of Media
- SpouseCassandane
- SpouseAmytis
- SpouseNeithiyti
- ChildCambyses II
- ChildBardiya
- ChildAtossa
- ChildRoxane
- ChildArtystone
6 have a profile here.
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