Megabyzus
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Megabyzus was a prominent 5th-century BCE Achaemenid Persian general and nobleman known for his military campaigns and occasional rebellions against the royal authority.
Observed surface forms (1)
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| Amytis | 0 |
Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
5th-century BCE person
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Achaemenid general ⓘ Achaemenid nobleman ⓘ |
| allegiance | Achaemenid Empire NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | Achaemenid Empire NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| deathPlace | Achaemenid Empire (exact location uncertain) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| ethnicity | Persian NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| family | Achaemenid dynasty (by marriage) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| father |
Xerxes I
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Zopyrus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre | ancient military history subject ⓘ |
| historicalReputation | capable but independent-minded commander ⓘ |
| knownFor |
military campaigns
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rebellion against Artaxerxes I ⓘ |
| languageContext | Old Persian historical tradition ⓘ |
| laterality | returned to royal favor after rebellion ⓘ |
| militaryRank | general ⓘ |
| notableEvent | temporary defection from royal authority ⓘ |
| notableWork | suppression of the Egyptian revolt under Inaros ⓘ |
| opponent | Inaros II NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| participatedIn | Achaemenid reconquest of Egypt NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| placeOfActivity |
Babylonia
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Egypt NERFINISHED ⓘ Syria NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| positionHeld | satrap of Syria ⓘ |
| rebelledAgainst | Artaxerxes I NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| servedUnder |
Artaxerxes I
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Xerxes I NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| source |
Ctesias of Cnidus
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Herodotus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| spouse | Amytis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| timePeriod | 5th century BCE ⓘ |
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