biblical character (Book of Daniel), ancient king
-600 — -537
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biblical character (Book of Daniel), ancient king
Born
-600
Died
-537 (age ~63)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
king, governor
-600
Born in Media
-537
Died in Asia
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Darius the Mede is biblical character (Book of Daniel), ancient king. Born in -600.
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.
Darius the Mede was born in -600.
Darius the Mede died in -537, at approximately 63 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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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Walked through the halls where you lived. The walls still remember.
— a palace visitor
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