Artaxerxes II
Definition
Proper noun A king of the Achaemenid Empire of Persia who reigned from 404 BC to 358 BC. He is noted for maintaining power despite numerous internal rebellions and for concluding a peace treaty, known as the King's Peace or Peace of Antalcidas, with the Greek city-state of Sparta, which established Persian influence over the Greek cities of Asia Minor.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Artaxerxes II faced challenges to his rule from his brother, Cyrus the Younger.
- The treaty negotiated under Artaxerxes II temporarily ended conflict between Persia and Sparta.
- Historians study the long reign of Artaxerxes II to understand Persian imperial stability.
Advanced Usage
- "The reign of Artaxerxes II": This phrase is used to refer to the historical period and events during his rule.
- The reign of Artaxerxes II was marked by both familial conflict and diplomatic achievement.
Variants and Related Words
- Artaxerxes Mnemon: This is a common epithet (Mnemon, meaning "the Mindful" or "the Remembering") used by historians to distinguish him from other Persian kings named Artaxerxes.
- Artaxerxes Mnemon is another name for Artaxerxes II.
- Achaemenid: (adj/noun) Relating to the dynasty of Persian kings to which Artaxerxes II belonged.
- Artaxerxes II was an Achaemenid king.
Synonyms
- King of Persia: A general title for his role.
- Artaxerxes Mnemon: The specific historical epithet.
Related Phrases
- Peace of Antalcidas: The formal name of the peace treaty established with Sparta during his reign.
- The Peace of Antalcidas was a diplomatic victory for Artaxerxes II.
- King's Peace: Another name for the Peace of Antalcidas, emphasizing the Persian king's role as its guarantor.
Noun
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king of Persia who subdued numerous revolutions and made peace with Sparta (?-359 BC)
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