Darius I

/ˌdɛriəs aɪ/
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Definitions of Darius I
  1. noun
    king of Persia who expanded the Persian Empire and invaded Greece but was defeated at the battle of Marathon (550-486 BC)
    synonyms: Darius the Great
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    Rex, king, male monarch
    a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
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