Bahram II

fifth Sasanian emperor (274–293)
Person human Q299255
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Summary

Bahram II is a human[1]. He was born on 250[2]. He died on January 1, 293[3]. He worked as a monarch[4]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (167 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Bahram II was born on 250[2].
  • Bahram II died on January 1, 293[3].
  • Burial took place at Naqsh-e Rustam[6].
  • Bahram II's father was Bahram I[7].
  • Among Bahram II's spouses was Shapurdukhtak[8].
  • Among Bahram II's spouses was Qandīdā[9].
  • A child of Bahram II was Bahram III[10].
  • Bahram II held citizenship in Sasanian Empire[11].
  • Bahram II worked as a monarch[4].
  • Bahram II held the position of emperor of the Sasanian Empire[12].
  • Bahram II's religion is recorded as Zoroastrianism[13].
  • Bahram II is recorded as male[14].
  • Bahram II's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Bahram II's family is recorded as Sasanian dynasty[16].
  • Bahram II's Commons category is recorded as Bahram II[17].
  • Bahram II's sibling is recorded as Hormizd I Kushanshah[18].

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Origins and Family

Bahram II was born on 250[2]. His father was Bahram I[7].

Career and Affiliations

Bahram II worked as a monarch[4]. He held the position of emperor of the Sasanian Empire[12].

Personal Life

Spouses include Shapurdukhtak[8], a monarch[19], b. 0201[20], of Iran[21] and Qandīdā[9]. A child of Bahram II was Bahram III[10]. His religion is recorded as Zoroastrianism[13].

Death and Burial

Bahram II died on January 1, 293[3]. Burial took place at Naqsh-e Rustam[6].

Why It Matters

Bahram II ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (167 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Who were Bahram II's parents?

Bahram II's father was Bahram I[7].

Who was Bahram II married to?

Bahram II's spouses include Shapurdukhtak[8] and Qandīdā[9].

What did Bahram II do for work?

Bahram II worked as monarch[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 42
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'az', 'azb', 'be', 'bg', 'ca', 'commons', 'cs', 'de', 'diq', 'el',
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  2. 15w ago · HistoryofIran · 2026-06-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image → Silver coin of Bahram II (cropped).jpg
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  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Bahram III
    Aliases → —
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    Position held → emperor of the Sasanian Empire
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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