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Chosroès I "the Just", King of Persia

Male - 579


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  1. 1.  Chosroès I "the Just", King of Persia died in 579.

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    History:
    In 531, he was crowned the King of Persia.

    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.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Hermisdas IV, King of Persia  Descendancy chart to this point died in 590.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Hermisdas IV, King of Persia Descendancy chart to this point (1.Chosroès1) died in 590.

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    History:
    In 579, he was crowned the King of Persia.

    He went to war with the Eastern Roman Empire, and was defeated, deposed, blinded, and finally murdered.

    Died:
    He was murdered.

    Family/Spouse: [unnamed]. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. Chosroès II "the Victorious", King of Persia  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 570; died on 28 Feb 628 in Ctesiphon, Persia.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  Chosroès II "the Victorious", King of PersiaChosroès II "the Victorious", King of Persia Descendancy chart to this point (2.Hermisdas2, 1.Chosroès1) was born about 570; died on 28 Feb 628 in Ctesiphon, Persia.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • General Information: He is considered to be the last great Sasanian king (shah) of Iran. Khosrow is the New Persian variant of his name used by scholars
    • Crowned: 590; He became the Shaw in 590 when his father was deposed and blinded. The leader of the revolt marched on the capital, and Chosroès II, with has family fled to the Byzantine Empire. With their help in 591, he regained his throne.
    • Reign: From 590 to 628; King of Persia
    • Military: From 602 to 628; With the usurption of the Byzantine throne by Phocas, relations deteriorated and from 602 to 628, Persia and the Byzantine Empire were at war. This war so weakened both countries that later with the coming of Islam they were defeated.
    • Last Full Review: 10 Nov 2021

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    Died:
    He was imprisoned and then murdered.

    Chosroès married Sirin on Yes, date unknown. Sirin was born in — in Khuzestan Province, Persia; died in 628. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Chosroès married Gordiya on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Chosroès married Miriam on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Shahrijar of Persia  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 4.  Shahrijar of Persia Descendancy chart to this point (3.Chosroès3, 2.Hermisdas2, 1.Chosroès1)

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Yazdagerd III, King of Persia  Descendancy chart to this point died in 651 in Marv, Media (not found).


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