The Persian king who invaded Greece in 490 BCE was Darius I, also known as Darius the Great. He sought to expand his empire and punish the Greek city-states that had supported a revolt in Asia Minor. This invasion culminated in the famous Battle of Marathon, where the Athenians achieved a significant victory against the Persian forces. Darius's campaign ultimately laid the groundwork for further conflicts between Persia and Greece.
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