Cyrus the Younger

Cyrus the Younger was a Persian prince and military leader known for his attempt to seize the throne from his brother, Artaxerxes II, during the 5th century BC. He is best remembered for leading a significant army of Greek mercenaries in the campaign known as the 'March of the Ten Thousand,' which was chronicled by the historian Xenophon. Cyrus's ambition and the military expedition highlighted the complex interactions between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire.