Hairan I

AncientEmperorPalmyrene Empire240 — 267

Son of Odaenathus, co-ruler of Palmyra.

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Quick Facts

Born

240

Died

267

Country

Palmyrene Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)36

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)55

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)56

Total Score53.8

Hairan I — Complete Timeline

263 AD

Co-ruler of Palmyra with OdaenathusPolitical Action

Hairan I was appointed co-ruler of Palmyra alongside his father Odaenathus. He shared in the governance of the Palmyrene kingdom and the Roman East, but his role was largely subordinate to his father.

Co-rulerPalmyraOdaenathus

267 AD

Assassination with OdaenathusPolitical Action◆ Major

Hairan I was assassinated along with his father Odaenathus at Emesa. The assassination removed both the king and his heir, leading to a power vacuum that Zenobia filled.

AssassinationPalmyraPower Transition

Impact: regionaltragic