Darius II

The ninth Achaemenid emperor (423–404 BC)
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Darius II

Summary

Darius II is a human[1]. His place of birth was Persis[2]. He was born on -0475-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Babylon[4]. He died on -0404-00-00T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a monarch[6] and shah[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (453 views/month, #6,899 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Persis[2], Darius II…
  • Darius II passed away in Babylon[4].
  • Darius II was born on -0475-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Darius II died on -0404-00-00T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Darius II died on -0404-04-01T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Darius II is buried at Naqsh-e Rustam[10].
  • Darius II's father was Artaxerxes I[11].
  • Darius II's mother was Cosmartidene[12].
  • Darius II was married to Parysatis[13].
  • A child of Darius II was Ostanes[14].
  • A child of Darius II was Artaxerxes II[15].
  • A child of Darius II was Cyrus the Younger[16].
  • A child of Darius II was Amestris[17].
  • A child of Darius II was Oxathres[18].
  • Darius II held citizenship in Achaemenid Empire[19].
  • Darius II worked as a monarch[6].
  • Darius II worked as a shah[7].
  • Darius II held the position of pharaoh[20].
  • Darius II held the position of King of Kings[21].
  • Darius II's religion is recorded as Mazdaism[22].
  • Darius II's image is recorded as Darius II (reduced shadow).jpg[23].
  • Darius II is recorded as male[24].
  • Darius II's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Darius II's family is recorded as Achaemenid dynasty[26].
  • Darius II's noble title is recorded as king[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Persis[2], Darius II… he was born on -0475-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Artaxerxes I[11]. His mother was Cosmartidene[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include monarch[6] and shah[7]. Positions held include pharaoh[20], a noble title[28], in Ancient Egypt[29] and King of Kings[21], a title of honor[30].

Personal Life

Darius II was married to Parysatis[13]. Children include Ostanes[14], -0500–-0358[31], of Achaemenid Empire[32]; Artaxerxes II[15], a king[33], -0453–-0358[34], of Achaemenid Empire[35]; Cyrus the Younger[16], a military officer[36], -0500–-0401[37], of Achaemenid Empire[38]; Amestris[17], b. -0450[39]; and Oxathres[18], -0500–-0400[40]. His religion is recorded as Mazdaism[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include -0404-00-00T00:00:00Z[5] and -0404-04-01T00:00:00Z[9]. Darius II passed away in Babylon[4]. He is buried at Naqsh-e Rustam[10].

Why It Matters

Darius II ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (453 views/month, #6,899 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Darius II born?

Born in Persis[2], Darius II…

Where did Darius II die?

Darius II died in Babylon[4].

Who were Darius II's parents?

Darius II's father was Artaxerxes I[11]. Darius II's mother was Cosmartidene[12].

Who was Darius II married to?

Darius II's spouses include Parysatis[13].

What did Darius II do for work?

Darius II worked as monarch[6] and shah[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [23] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [24] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . RSKD / Darius. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Q45260567. wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [25] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Q45274560. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Q24440164. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . RSKD / Darius. wikidata.org.
  25. [9] . web.archive.org. web.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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