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Xerxes I was an Achaemenid Persian king who ruled from 486 to 465 BCE. He is known for leading the Persian invasion of Greece in 480 BCE, a campaign that included the battles of Thermopylae and Salamis. Ancient sources also associate him with large imperial building projects at Persepolis, where construction continued on the monumental royal complex begun by his predecessor Darius I.
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When did Xerxes I rule Persia?
Xerxes I ruled the Achaemenid Persian Empire from 486 to 465 BCE. He succeeded Darius I.
What happened at Thermopylae during Xerxes' invasion of Greece?
Thermopylae was a major clash during Xerxes I's invasion of Greece in 480 BCE. A Greek force led by Leonidas of Sparta resisted the Persian army at the narrow pass.
Did Xerxes I fight at the Battle of Salamis?
The Battle of Salamis took place in 480 BCE during Xerxes' invasion. It was a naval defeat for the Persian invasion force, although Xerxes directed the wider campaign.
What building projects is Xerxes I associated with?
Xerxes I is associated with major imperial construction at Persepolis. His projects continued the monumental work begun under Darius I.
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