King Xerxes Research Paper

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Xerxes was a timeless villain know by the historical events, malicious wars, and distinctive appearance. Xerxes was the child of Darius the Great and Atossa. His betrothed Amestris and he had five children. His sons Darius, Antaxerxes, Hystapes, and Achamenes and his only daughter Amytis. Xerxes lived from 519 BC to August 465 BC, born and buried in Iran.

Xerxes was born in the province of Persis. He was designated official heir of the throne, over his older brother, around 498 BC. He was the fourth king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire. He did not start ruling until 486 BC. Xerxes was about 35 years old and he already been governing Babylonia for a dozen years when he took over the throne. Xerxes was also the leader of the Persian army. …show more content…

Xerxes battle of Thermoplae had over two million men and four thousand ships. The Battle of Thermoplae was between the Persians and Greeks. King Xerxes ruthlessly killed 300 spartans and their leader Leonidas. Both the battle of Salams and the battle of Platae were caused in revenge for the Greeks for what he had done in the battle of Thermoplae. The losses at Salamis and Platae eventually ended the second invasion he was planning. At the battle of Salamis he lost at least 300 vessels. Xerxes was a famously know king and army leader.

Xerxes was also called "Xerxes the Great". He got this name because he was seen as a powerful ruler. Xerxes was strongly known for the way he dressed. Xerxes was portrayed to wear numerous amounts of jewelry in the film 300, but actually wore a white toga with a gold belt and crown. The way he dressed was to show his position of being king and that he was rich and

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