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Artaxerxes II

Type Figure Region Persia Time c. -435–-358 Also known as Artaxerxes、Artaxerxes II Mnemon

Artaxerxes II (c. 435–358 BCE), son of Darius II, was the sixth king of the Achaemenid Persian Empire who reigned forty-five years, crushing his brot…

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  1. c. -435–-404Susa · ElamArtaxerxes was a son of Darius II, grew up at court during his father's reign, and competed with his brother Cyrus the Younger for the succession.
  2. -404–-401Cunaxa · MesopotamiaAfter Darius II's death Artaxerxes succeeded to the throne; his brother Cyrus the Younger rose in rebellion and was killed at the Battle of Cunaxa, and Artaxerxes secured his position.
  3. -401–-358Persepolis · PersiaDuring his reign Artaxerxes repeatedly fought the Greek states, supported Sparta against Athens, and maintained control of Asia Minor, but Egypt remained independent and the empire's finances and military strength were gradually worn down.

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