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Xerxes I

Fifth Achaemenid emperor (486–465 BC)

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Xerxes I was a Persian ruler who reigned as the fourth King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire, reigning from 486 BC until his assassination in 465 BC. He was the son of Darius the Great and Atossa.

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Place of birth
Achaemenid Empire wd
Place of death
Persis wd
Citizenship
Achaemenid Empire wd
Occupation
statesperson wd
Spouse
Amestris wd

Positions held wd

  • King of Kings
  • pharaoh

Questions

What positions has Xerxes I held?
Positions held by Xerxes I include: King of Kings; pharaoh.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Xerxes I · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q129165 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: National Museum of Iran Darafsh (784).JPG by Darafsh (CC BY 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 9 November 2026

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"Xerxes I". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/xerxes-i. Retrieved 9 November 2026.

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