Cambyses I
King of Anshan in Iran from c. 580 to 559 BC and the father of Cyrus the Great
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Updated 2026-05-29
Ruled Anshan in the 6th century BC as the father of Cyrus the Great—a lineage fact that's basically his entire claim to historical visibility. Often confused with his grandson Cambyses II, who actually made noise on the world stage.
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Cambyses I was king of Anshan from c. 580 to 559 BC and the father of Cyrus the Great (Cyrus II), younger son of Cyrus I, and brother of Arukku. He should not be confused with his better-known grandson Cambyses II.
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