Cyrus the Great

Cyrus the Great (born c. 590-580 BC, died c. 529 BC), also known as Cyrus II, was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire

In the Bible, he is the liberator of jews from the Babylonian captivity.

External links

Encyclopedias

• Ancient History Encyclopedia: Cyrus the Great
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Cyrus the Great
• Encyclopedia Britannica 1911 Edition: Cyrus
• Encyclopedia.com: Cyrus the Great