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Chosroès I "the Just", King of Persia

Male - 579


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  • Name Chosroès I  
    Relationshipwith Robert Alan Roy
    History birth to death 
    • In 531, he was crowned the King of Persia. [1]
    • One of Persia's greatest kings, he fought against Justinian several times, forcing him to pay tribute after sacking Antioch in 540. He also reformed imperial taxation and restored Zoroastrianism. [1]
    Death 579  [1
    Person ID I9375  | Roy Line, Boudreau Line
    Last Modified 22 Feb 2021 

    Father Kavadh I, King of Persia   d. 531 
    Family ID F6530  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Children 
     1. Hermisdas IV, King of Persia   d. 590
    Family ID F6529  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 28 Sep 2019 

  • Sources 
    1. [S60] Stuart, Roderick W. Royalty for Commoners, The Complete Known Lineage of John of Gaunt, Son of Edward III, King of England, and Queen Philippa Fourth Edition, (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2002).