Hormizd III

AncientEmperorSasanian Empire430 — 459

Elder son of Yazdegerd II, killed by his brother.

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Quick Facts

Born

430

Died

459

Country

Sasanian Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)35

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)39

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)56

Total Score50.0

Hormizd III — Complete Timeline

457 AD

Accession to the Sasanian thronePolitical Action◆ Major

Upon the death of his father Yazdegerd II, Hormizd III ascended the throne. His reign was immediately contested by his younger brother Peroz, who had the support of the nobility and the Hephthalite Huns.

SuccessionSasanian EmpireCivil War

Impact: national

459 AD

Defeat and death at the hands of PerozWar◆ Major

After a two-year civil war, Hormizd III was defeated by his brother Peroz, who had secured Hephthalite military support. Hormizd was captured and executed, allowing Peroz to become the sole ruler of the Sasanian Empire.

Civil WarRegicideSasanian Empire

Impact: nationaltragic