-_ the Great, Persian leader 486-365 BC (6)

I believe the answer is:

xerxes

(Other definitions for xerxes that I've seen before include "Name of two Persian kings" , "ruler after Darius" , "Ancient Persian king" , "One old king" , "Name of ancient Persian kings" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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