Cyrus the Great (jun 26, 550 BC – sep 8, 529 BC)
Description:
Cyrus the Great lead a revolt on the Medes, won and became the ruler of Persia beginning the Persian empire. Cyrus the great conquered Southwest Asia, Asia Minor, Mesopotamia, and parts of central Asia. He ruled the largest empire in the world at that time.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 26, 550 BC
sep 8, 529 BC
~ 20 years
