Xerxes I
The fifth Achaemenid emperor (486–465 BC)
-518 — -464
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Profession
The fifth Achaemenid emperor (486–465 BC)
Born
-518
Died
-464 (age ~54)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
statesperson
Achaemenid EmpireBorn in IranDied in Persis
-518
Born in Iran
-464
Died in Persis
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Xerxes I?+
Xerxes I is The fifth Achaemenid emperor (486–465 BC). Born in -518.
When was Xerxes I born?+
Xerxes I was born in -518.
When did Xerxes I die?+
Xerxes I died in -464, at approximately 54 years of age.
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