Teispes of Anshan

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Teispes (675-640 BC) was the son of Achaemenes and a King of Persia. His name was given in Greek as Τεΐσπης. Teispes captured the Elamite city of Anshan and called himself "King of the City of Anshan", a first step that would lead to the rise of the Persian Empire.

Preceded by: Achaemenes	King of Persia –640	Succeeded by: Ariaramnes
Preceded by: ---	King of Anshan –640	Succeeded by: Cyrus I

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