Cyrus the Great
Cyrus the Great was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire in the 6th century BCE, known for his innovative approach to governance and respect for the cultures of the lands he conquered. His establishment of the first known charter of human rights, the Cyrus Cylinder, remains a significant artifact in the study of ancient history.
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Iran:
Cyrus the Great is referenced as a significant figure who is claimed to have saved the Jewish people from captivity.
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Italy:
Cyrus the Great is celebrated in the Bible as the liberator of the Jews from Babylonian exile.
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Iran:
Cyrus the Great is referenced as a significant historical figure by commentators like Allameh Tabatabai.
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Bolivia:
Cyrus the Great is known as the founder of the first Persian Empire and is celebrated for his conquests and benevolent rule.
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Panama:
Cyrus the Great is known as the founder of the first Persian Empire and is celebrated for his conquests and benevolent rule.
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Montenegro:
Cyrus the Great is celebrated in the Jewish narrative as a model king who freed the Jews from Babylonian captivity.
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Israel:
Cyrus the Great is remembered in Jewish history for his decree that allowed the Jews to return to their homeland and rebuild the Second Temple.
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Israel:
Cyrus the Great allowed the Jews to return to their land after their exile.
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United States:
Cyrus the Great conquered Babylon in 539 BCE and allowed Jewish captives to return.
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Paraguay:
Cyrus the Great is mentioned as the father of Cambises II.
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