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Sapor II, King of Persia

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  • Name Sapor II  
    Relationshipwith Robert Alan Roy
    History birth to death 
    • In 309, he was crowned the King of Persia. [1]
    • From 337 to 363, he was at war with Rome. He defeated Constantinus III, and in 363, attacked and defeated the Roman army lead by Julian, who was killed. He then made peace with Rome that was much in the favor of Persia. He later conquered Armenia. [1]
    Death 379  [1
    Person ID I9384  | Roy Line, Boudreau Line
    Last Modified 22 Feb 2021 

    Father Hormisdas II, King of Persia   d. 309 
    Mother daughter of the King of Kabul 
    Family ID F6537  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Children 
    +1. Sapor III, King of Persia   d. 388
    Family ID F6536  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Oct 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).