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| − | '''Cyrus''' lived 576-529 BC. He was King of the [[]] 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]]. | + | '''Cyrus''' lived 576-529 BC. He was King of the [[]] 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]]. Cyrus was the father of [[Darius]], another great Persian emperor. |
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Revision as of 14:59, December 11, 2008
Cyrus lived 576-529 BC. He was King of the [[]] 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. Cyrus was the father of Darius, another great Persian emperor.
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with [[::Persian Empire|Persian Empire]]. (Discuss)