Xerxes I
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Xerxes I
Summary
Xerxes I is a human[1]. Born in Achaemenid Empire[2], he… he was born on January 1, 519 BC[3]. He died in Persis[4]. He died on 465 BC[5]. He worked as a statesperson[6]. He ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,229 views/month, #3,320 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Born in Achaemenid Empire[2], Xerxes I…
- Xerxes I passed away in Persis[4].
- Xerxes I was born on January 1, 519 BC[3].
- Xerxes I died on 465 BC[5].
- Xerxes I died on August 465 BC[8].
- Burial took place at Iran[9].
- Xerxes I's father was Darius I[10].
- Xerxes I's mother was Atossa[11].
- Among Xerxes I's spouses was Amestris[12].
- A child of Xerxes I was Darius[13].
- A child of Xerxes I was Histaspes[14].
- A child of Xerxes I was Artaxerxes I[15].
- A child of Xerxes I was Rhodogune[16].
- A child of Xerxes I was Amytis[17].
- A child of Xerxes I was Artarius[18].
- Xerxes I held citizenship in Achaemenid Empire[19].
- Xerxes I's professions included statesperson[6].
- Xerxes I held the position of King of Kings[20].
- Xerxes I held the position of pharaoh[21].
- Xerxes I's religion is recorded as Zoroastrianism[22].
- Xerxes I is recorded as male[23].
- Xerxes I's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Xerxes I's family is recorded as Achaemenid dynasty[25].
- Xerxes I's noble title is recorded as pharaoh[26].
- Xerxes I's killed by is recorded as Artabanus[27].
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Origins and Family
Xerxes I's place of birth was Achaemenid Empire[2]. He was born on January 1, 519 BC[3]. His father was Darius I[10]. His mother was Atossa[11].
Career and Affiliations
Xerxes I's professions included statesperson[6]. Positions held include King of Kings[20], a title of honor[28] and pharaoh[21], a noble title[29], in Ancient Egypt[30].
Personal Life
Among Xerxes I's spouses was Amestris[12]. Children include Darius[13], -0500–-0465[31], of Achaemenid Empire[32]; Histaspes[14], an official[33], -0500–-0500[34], of Achaemenid Empire[35]; Artaxerxes I[15], a sovereign[36], -0500–-0424[37], of Achaemenid Empire[38]; Rhodogune[16], -0500–-0400[39], of Achaemenid Empire[40]; Amytis[17], an aristocrat[41]; and Artarius[18], a governor[42], -0499–-0401[43], of Achaemenid Empire[44]. His religion is recorded as Zoroastrianism[22].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include 465 BC[5] and August 465 BC[8]. Xerxes I died in Persis[4]. He is buried at Iran[9].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Xerxes I include Xerxes Canal[45], a canal[46], in Greece[47], founded in -0480[48]; Serse[49], a dramatico-musical work[50]; Xerces blue[51], an extinct taxon[52]; Jar of him[53], a jar[54], in Achaemenid Empire[55]; and Xerse[56], a dramatico-musical work[57].
Why It Matters
Xerxes I ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,229 views/month, #3,320 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 96 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
Entities named for him include Xerxes Canal[45], a canal[46], in Greece[47], founded in -0480[48]; Serse[49], a dramatico-musical work[50]; Xerces blue[51], an extinct taxon[52]; Jar of him[53], a jar[54], in Achaemenid Empire[55]; and Xerse[56], a dramatico-musical work[57].
FAQs
Where was Xerxes I born?
Xerxes I's place of birth was Achaemenid Empire[2].
Where did Xerxes I die?
Xerxes I passed away in Persis[4].
Who were Xerxes I's parents?
Xerxes I's father was Darius I[10]. Xerxes I's mother was Atossa[11].
Who was Xerxes I married to?
Xerxes I's spouses include Amestris[12].
What did Xerxes I do for work?
Xerxes I worked as statesperson[6].