Darius II
The ninth Achaemenid emperor (423–404 BC)
-474 — -403
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The ninth Achaemenid emperor (423–404 BC)
Born
-474
Died
-403 (age ~71)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
monarch, shah
Achaemenid EmpireBorn in PersisDied in Babylon
-474
Born in Persis
-403
Died in Babylon
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Darius II, also known by his given name Ochus, was King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire from 423 BC to 405 or 404 BC.
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Who is Darius II?+
Darius II, also known by his given name Ochus, was King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire from 423 BC to 405 or 404 BC.
What does the name Darius mean?+
The name Darius means "Any of several kings in Achaemenid dynasty of Persia, 6th to 4th century BCE.. Etymology: *dʰer- Borrowed from Dārīus, from Δᾱρεῖος, from tr=Dārayauš, shortened form of tr=Dārayavaʰuš, see it for more.". It is of English origin.
When was Darius II born?+
Darius II was born in -474.
When did Darius II die?+
Darius II died in -403, at approximately 71 years of age.
Name Meaning
Any of several kings in Achaemenid dynasty of Persia, 6th to 4th century BCE.. Etymology: *dʰer- Borrowed from Dārīus, from Δᾱρεῖος, from tr=Dārayauš, shortened form of tr=Dārayavaʰuš, see it for more.
The name Darius is of English origin, meaning "Any of several kings in Achaemenid dynasty of Persia, 6th to 4th century BCE.. Etymology: *dʰer- Borrowed from Dārīus, from Δᾱρεῖος, from tr=Dārayauš, shortened form of tr=Dārayavaʰuš, see it for more.". It is traditionally a male name.
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