Ardashir I
founder of the Sassanid Empire (r. 224–242)
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Summary
Ardashir I was born on January 1, 180[1], in Istakhr[2]. He died on January 1, 242[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,558 views/month, #6,790 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Date of death: January 1, 241[6]
- Father: Sasan[7]
- Mother: Rodag[8]
- Spouse: Denag[9], Khwarranzem[10], Murrod[11]
- Child: Shapur I[12], Ardashir[13]
- Country of citizenship: Sasanian Empire[14]
- Position held: emperor of the Sasanian Empire[15]
- Religion or worldview: Zoroastrianism[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Family: Sasanian dynasty[18]
- Commons category: Ardashir I[19]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ardashir I[20]
- Described by source: Pauly–Wissowa[21], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[22], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 2[23]
- Present in work: Kar-Namag i Ardashir i Pabagan[24], Shahnameh[25]
- Owner of: Palace of Ardashir[26]
- Sibling: Denag[27], Shapur[28]
- P14585: 45886[29]
Why It Matters
Ardashir I has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Ardashir I born?
Ardashir I was born in Istakhr[2].
Who were Ardashir I's parents?
Ardashir I's father was Sasan[7]. Ardashir I's mother was Rodag[8].
Who was Ardashir I married to?
Ardashir I's spouses include Denag[9], Khwarranzem[10], and Murrod[11].
What did Ardashir I do for work?
Ardashir I worked as a politician[4].