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Definition of Cyrus II
1. Noun. King of Persia and founder of the Persian Empire (circa 600-529 BC).
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cyrus II
Literary usage of Cyrus II
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The First Four Books of Xenophon's Anabasis: With Notes Adapted to the by Xenophon, Morris Hicky Morgan (1896)
"He succeeded to the posts held by Cyrus, ii. 5. 11, but in endeavouring to take
possession of Ionia, which had revolted from him to Cyrus, ii 6, 7, 9. ..."
2. The History of Herodotus: A New English Version by Herodotus (1880)
"... is included among the "eight kings of his race" who are noticed by Darius.* 6.
Cyrus II., surnamed the Great, does not require any prolonged notice. ..."
3. Proceedings by Board of Trustees, Chicago Sanitary District (1805)
"Jr.; Nettie F. McCormick, Eld- ridge M. Fowler and Cyrus H. McCormick, Jr., trustees
of Mary V. McCormick; and Nettie F. McCormick and Cyrus II. McCormick. ..."
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