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Darius III

Last of the Achaemenids

CivilizationPersian

Century4th c. BC

PeriodAchaemenid

RoleKing

DeathAssassinated

LegacyMilitary

Darius III was a Persian king active in the 4th c. BC during the Achaemenid period. Was assassinated.

Historical Note

Last of the Achaemenids. Lost to Alexander at Issus and Gaugamela, then was murdered by his own satrap Bessus as he fled.

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