Cyrus the Great
Cyrus the Great
Cyrus the Great (pronunciation: /ˈsaɪrəs ðə ɡreɪt/), also known as Cyrus II of Persia (pronunciation: /ˈsaɪrəs tuː əv ˈpɜːrʒə/), was a Persian ruler who founded the Achaemenid Empire, the first Persian Empire. His reign lasted from 559 BC to 530 BC.
Etymology
The name Cyrus is a Latinized form derived from the Greek Κῦρος, Kȳros, itself from the Old Persian Kūruš. The name and its meaning have been recorded in ancient inscriptions in different languages. The ancient Greek historians noted that Cyrus the Great named his son from the name of his sun, Kūruš.
Related Terms
- Achaemenid Empire: The first Persian Empire, founded by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC.
- Persia: The historical region of southwestern Asia, now Iran, where Cyrus the Great was born and ruled.
- Babylon: An ancient city conquered by Cyrus the Great, marking the expansion of the Achaemenid Empire.
- Pasargadae: The capital of the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cyrus the Great
- Wikipedia's article - Cyrus the Great
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