Cyrus the Great
600 a. C.-530 a. C.Cyrus the Great, also known as Cyrus II, was the founder of the Persian Empire and one of the most prominent leaders in the history of Persia.
Cyrus the Great, also known as Cyrus II, was the founder of the Persian Empire and one of the most prominent leaders in the history of Persia.
Cyrus the Great, also known as Cyrus II, was the founder of the Persian Empire and one of the most prominent leaders in the history of Persia.
He was born around 600 BC and ruled from 559 BC until his death in 530 BC.
He is known for his military prowess and for being a compassionate and tolerant ruler towards the cultures and religions of the conquered peoples.
He conquered Babylon in 539 BC and allowed the exiled Jews to return to Jerusalem, earning him recognition as a liberator in the Bible.
His reign left a lasting legacy in the history of Persia and the ancient world..