emperor

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Unmentioned, the Persian emperor Cyrus the Great, still revered by Iranians, was the first world leader to grant freedom to the Jews, liberating them from captivity in Babylon.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In 2023, a hat belonging to Napoleon when he was French emperor sold for a record of nearly two million euros.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

“His relationship with his emperor had become something akin to a talisman to protect himself from criticism, questioning, and political attacks,” Mr. Mauch observes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Species NWT has helped recover in Norfolk include crane, bittern, purple emperor butterfly and natterjack toad.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

He just stood at the pavilion, perhaps watching the emperor as well.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin