Artaphernes
Artaphernes (Greek: Ἀρταφέρνης, Old Persian: Artafarna, from Median Rtafarnah), flourished circa 513–492 BC, was a brother of the Achaemenid king of Persia, Darius I, satrap of Lydia from the capital of Sardis, and a Persian general. In his position he had numerous contacts with the Greeks, and played an important role in suppressing the Ionian Revolt.
Artaphernes | |
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Achaemenid nobleman, 520-480 BC. | |
| Native name | Artafarna |
| Allegiance | Achaemenid Empire |
| Years of service | 513-492 BC |
| Rank | Satrap of Lydia |
| Battles/wars | Ionian revolt |
| Children | Artaphernes II |
| Relations | Darius the Great (brother) |
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