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Phraortes

Type Figure Region Media Time c. -701–-653 Also known as Phraortes、Fravartiš、普腊欧尔铁斯

Phraortes was King of Media, r. c. 675–653 BCE, son of Deioces according to Herodotus;…

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  1. c. -675–-660Ecbatana · HamadanPhraortes succeeded his father Deioces as king, consolidated Median power and expanded outward, conquering the Persian tribes and significantly enlarging the Median kingdom's territory and influence.
  2. c. -655–-653Assyrian frontier · MesopotamiaPhraortes led an army against the Assyrian Empire, initially making progress, but was killed in the campaign; Median expansion was checked and the throne passed to his son Cyaxares.

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