Narseh

seventh Sasanian emperor (293–302)
Person human Q264903
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Narseh

Summary

Narseh is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 300[2]. He died on January 1, 302[3]. He worked as a monarch[4]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (316 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Narseh was born on January 1, 300[2].
  • Narseh died on January 1, 302[3].
  • Narseh is buried at Naqsh-e Rustam[6].
  • Narseh's father was Shapur I[7].
  • Among Narseh's spouses was Shapurdukhtak of Sakastan[8].
  • A child of Narseh was Hormizd II[9].
  • Narseh held citizenship in Sasanian Empire[10].
  • Narseh worked as a monarch[4].
  • Narseh held the position of emperor of the Sasanian Empire[11].
  • Narseh's religion is recorded as Zoroastrianism[12].
  • Narseh is recorded as male[13].
  • Narseh's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Narseh's family is recorded as Sasanian dynasty[15].
  • Narseh's noble title is recorded as marzban[16].
  • Narseh's Commons category is recorded as Narseh[17].
  • Narseh's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Narseh[18].
  • Narseh's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19].
  • Narseh's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'pal', 'text': '𐭭𐭥𐭮𐭧𐭩 (Nrshy)'}[20].
  • Narseh's sibling is recorded as Bahram I[21].
  • Narseh's sibling is recorded as Hormizd I[22].
  • Narseh's sibling is recorded as Mirian III of Iberia[23].
  • Narseh's sibling is recorded as Adur-Anahid[24].
  • Narseh's sibling is recorded as Shapur Meshanshah[25].

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Origins and Family

Narseh was born on January 1, 300[2]. His father was Shapur I[7].

Career and Affiliations

Narseh worked as a monarch[4]. He held the position of emperor of the Sasanian Empire[11].

Personal Life

Narseh was married to Shapurdukhtak of Sakastan[8]. A child of him was Hormizd II[9]. His religion is recorded as Zoroastrianism[12].

Death and Burial

Narseh died on January 1, 302[3]. Burial took place at Naqsh-e Rustam[6].

Why It Matters

Narseh ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (316 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Who were Narseh's parents?

Narseh's father was Shapur I[7].

Who was Narseh married to?

Narseh's spouses include Shapurdukhtak of Sakastan[8].

What did Narseh do for work?

Narseh worked as monarch[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [13] . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [2] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Instance of human
    Position held emperor of the Sasanian Empire
    Occupation monarch
    Described by source Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
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