Which Persian King led the second, much larger invasion of Greece in 480 BCE, ten years after the defeat at Marathon?
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Correct answer: Xerxes I, son of Darius
Xerxes I, who succeeded his father Darius I, assembled one of the ancient world's largest armies and navies to complete the conquest of Greece. His invasion of 480 BCE is famous for the battles of Thermopylae, Salamis, and Plataea.
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