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Xerxes I

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Xerxes I, also known as Xerxes the Great, was the fourth king of the Achaemenid Empire, ruling from 486 to 465 BC. He is known for his military campaigns against Greece, including the famous Battle of Thermopylae, as well as his extensive building projects.

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As a Proper Noun:

1. Xerxes I was a powerful king who expanded the Achaemenid Empire.
2. The Persian army, led by Xerxes I, marched towards Greece.
3. Historians debated the motives behind Xerxes I's invasion of Greece.

As a Common Noun (lowercase):

1. The architecture during the time of Xerxes I was characterized by grandeur.
2. Many scholars admire the military strategies employed by Xerxes I.
3. Xerxes I's reign saw significant investment in infrastructure and monumental construction.

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• Biography of Xerxes I - Learn more about the life and reign of Xerxes I, the great Persian king.
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• History of the Achaemenid Empire - Discover the rich history and culture of the empire ruled by Xerxes I.