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Cyrus the Younger

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Cyrus the Younger d. 401 BC, Persian prince, younger son of Darius II and Parysatis. He was his mother's favorite, and she managed to get several satrapies in Asia Minor for him when he was very young. His friendship toward Lysander helped Sparta achieve victory in the Peloponnesian War. Cyrus was at court when Darius died (404 BC) and was accused (probably justly) by Tissaphernes of a plot to murder his elder brother and the legitimate heir, Artaxerxes II . Cyrus was saved only by the pleas of his mother and was restored to his satrapies. He began careful plans for a rebellion. He... Read more

Cyrus the Younger
Cyrus the Younger (died 401 BC) Persian prince, second son...II. On the death of his father (405 BC), Cyrus led an army of mercenaries against his...XENOPHON , who had enlisted in his army. Cyrus was killed in battle north of Babylon. Read more

McCormick, Cyrus (1809-1884)
Cyrus McCormick (1809-1884) Inventor Agricultural Efficiency...larger hand implements called cradles. McCormick Reapers . Cyrus Hall McCormick was born in Virginia in 1809; his father...McCormick experimented with a reaper and gave it to his son, Cyrus, in 1831. After making improvements, the younger ... Read more

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