THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Cyaxares
The third and greatest king of the Medes (625–585 BC)
Cyaxares was born approximate in Ecbatana, Iran and died in 585 BCE.
Born
approximate
Died: in 585 BCE
Source:
No external source identified
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Ecbatana, Iran
- Professions
- military leader
- Citizenship
- Median Kingdom
More about Cyaxares
Family
- Child
- Amytis of Media
- Child
- Astyages
- Father
- Phraortes
All birth date sources
A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.
No external source identified
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
Where was Cyaxares born?
Cyaxares was born in Ecbatana, Iran.