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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.
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.
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.
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.
THE DEATH OF DARIUS II AND THE ACCESSION OF ARTAXERXES II. From the historian’s perspective, the last years of Darius II are notable mainly for the events that led to the civil war between Darius II’s successor, Artaxerxes II (Arses), and his younger brother Cyrus.
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