Shapur II
Sasanian emperor
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Summary
Shapur II was born on January 1, 309[1], in Firuzabad[2]. He died on January 1, 379[3], in Bishapur[4]. He worked as a sovereign[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,004 views/month, #7,000 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: March 310[7]
- Father: Hormizd II[8]
- Mother: Ifra Hormizd[9]
- Child: Hormizdoukt[10], Shapur III[11], Zruanduxt[12], Saint Govdelaas[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]
- Noble title: King of Kings[19]
- Commons category: Shapur II[20]
- Given name: Shapur[21]
- Significant event: posthumous birth[22]
- Topic's main category: Category:Shapur II[23]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Pauly–Wissowa[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Middle Persian[27]
- Name in native language: 𐭱𐭧𐭯𐭥𐭧𐭥𐭩[28]
- Sibling: Hormizdoukt[29], Hormizd[30]
Why It Matters
Shapur II has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Shapur II born?
Shapur II's place of birth was Firuzabad[2].
Where did Shapur II die?
Shapur II passed away in Bishapur[4].
Who were Shapur II's parents?
Shapur II's father was Hormizd II[8]. Shapur II's mother was Ifra Hormizd[9].
What did Shapur II do for work?
Shapur II worked as a sovereign[5].