What was Xerxes II known for?
Xerxes II only ruled forty-five days. He was murdered by Pharnacyas and Menostanes on Sogdianus’ orders, while drunk. Sogdianus gained the support of his regions, and was killed a few months later. Darius II became the sole ruler of the Persian Empire and reigned until 404 BC….Xerxes II.
| Xerxes II 𐎧𐏁𐎹𐎠𐎼𐏁𐎠 | |
|---|---|
| Religion | Zoroastrianism |
Who was King Xerxes and what did he do?
He is best known for his massive invasion of Greece from across the Hellespont (480 bce), a campaign marked by the battles of Thermopylae, Salamis, and Plataea. His ultimate defeat spelled the beginning of the decline of the Achaemenian Empire.
Who was the 2nd king of Persia?
Achaemenid Empire (559–334/327 BC)
| Titles | Regnal name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Achaemenid dynasty (559–334/327 BC) | ||
| The Great King, King of Kings, Pharaoh of Egypt | Darius II | |
| The Great King, King of Kings | Artaxerxes II | |
| The Great King, King of Kings, Pharaoh of Egypt | Artaxerxes III | Killed |
Was Xerxes a real king?
Xerxes I (l. 519-465, r. 486-465 BCE), also known as Xerxes the Great, was the king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire. His official title was Shahanshah which, though usually translated as `emperor’, actually means `king of kings’.
Who killed Xerxes Persian king?
Artabanus
In August 465 BC, Artabanus, the commander of the royal bodyguard and the most powerful official in the Persian court, assassinated Xerxes with the help of a eunuch, Aspamitres.
How do you pronounce Xerxes in Greek?
Pronunciation
- (Classical) IPA: /ˈkserk.seːs/, [ˈks̠ɛrks̠eːs̠]
- (Ecclesiastical) IPA: /ˈkserk.ses/, [ˈksɛrkses]
Why did Xerxes invade Greece?
Xerxes had spent years planning his invasion of Greece. It was to be his ‘divine punishment’ for his father Darius’ crushing defeat at Marathon in 490 BC.
Who was king of Persia after Xerxes?
Darius the Great
| Darius the Great 𐎭𐎠𐎼𐎹𐎺𐎢𐏁 | |
|---|---|
| King of Kings Great King King of Persia King of Babylon Pharaoh of Egypt King of Countries | |
| The relief stone of Darius the Great in the Behistun Inscription | |
| King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire | |
| Reign | 29 September 522 BCE – October 486 BCE |
What do we call Persia today?
Iran
Generally, “Persia” today refers to Iran because the country formed over the center of the ancient Persian empire and the majority of its original citizens inhabited that land. Modern Iran is comprised of a large number of different ethnic and tribal groups.