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| − | '''Cyrus''' lived 576-529 BC. He was King of the [[Persian Empire]] and is also called '''Cyrus the Great'''. He established the | + | '''Cyrus''' lived 576-529 BC. He was King of the [[Persian Empire]] and is also called '''Cyrus the Great'''. He established the Achaemenid dynasty. He is famous for conquering [[Babylon]] and sending the [[Jew]]s back to their homeland, [[Israel]]. |
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Revision as of 00:05, July 9, 2007
Cyrus lived 576-529 BC. He was King of the Persian Empire and is also called Cyrus the Great. He established the Achaemenid dynasty. He is famous for conquering Babylon and sending the Jews back to their homeland, Israel.