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“Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson closely studied an ancient Greek account of Cyrus the Great.”
The New York Times by https://www.nytimes.com/by/michael-crowley View original article

Analyzed on 2026-11-01T00:41:16+00:00 · Last updated 2026-11-01

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America’s founding fathers were steeped in Persian history, and Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson closely studied an ancient Greek account of Cyrus the Great, a Persian emperor they considered a model of enlightened leadership.

Extracted from: Champagne, Caviar and Sinatra: Iran Once Hosted the Best Parties in Washington , The New York Times

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The New York Times nytimes.com credibility 0.85 Supports

“America’s founding fathers were steeped in Persian history, and Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson closely studied an ancient Greek account of Cyrus the Great, a Persian emperor they considered a model of enlightened leadership.”

Champagne, Caviar and Sinatra: Iran Once Hosted the Best Parties in Washington

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Claim ID CLM-D37A2D1B
Slug benjamin-franklin-and-thomas-jefferson-closely-studied-an-an-d37a2d1b
Origin nytimes.com
Captured 28 d ago
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History Biography