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Ochus (Greek: Ὦχος Ochos), known by his dynastic name Artaxerxes III (Old Persian: 𐎠𐎼𐎫𐎧𐏁𐏂𐎠 Artaxšaçāʰ; Greek: Ἀρταξέρξης), was King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire from 359/58 to 338 BC.
Artaxerxes III (died 338 bc) was an Achaemenid king of Persia who reigned from 359/358–338 bc. He was the son and successor of Artaxerxes II and was called Ochus before he took the throne. Artaxerxes III was a cruel but energetic ruler. To secure his throne he put to death most of his relatives.
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Aug 15, 2011 · Artaxerxes III was an Achaemenid king who ruled from 359 to 338 B.C. He suppressed several rebellions in Asia Minor, Phoenicia, and Egypt, and had a friendly relationship with Macedonia.
Ochus ( Greek: Ὦχος Ochos ), known by his dynastic name Artaxerxes III ( Old Persian: 𐎠𐎼𐎫𐎧𐏁𐏂𐎠 Artaxšaçāʰ; Greek: Ἀρταξέρξης ), was King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire from 359/58 to 338 BC. He was the son and successor of Artaxerxes II and his mother was Stateira.
Learn about Artaxerxes III, the king of ancient Persia who ruled from 358 to 338 BC. He conquered Egypt, suppressed rebellious satraps, and was assassinated by his minister Bagoas.
A chapter from a book on the Persian Empire in the fourth century BC, focusing on the reign of Artaxerxes III, who succeeded his father Artaxerxes II amid disputes and rivalries. The chapter covers his campaigns against Egypt, his suppression of satrapal revolts, and his relations with Macedonia and Greece.
Persian emperor (359–338 BCE), was the son of Artaxerxes II, who ruled the Persian empire from 404 to 359 BCE. He is also known as Artaxerxes III Ochus. His mother was Stateira.
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