Hormizd IV

AncientEmperorSasanian Empire-540 — ?

Son of Khosrow, blinded and killed by nobles.

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Quick Facts

Born

540 BCE

Country

Sasanian Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)26

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)44

Legacy (20%)33

Leadership (15%)35

Strategy (15%)37

Total Score34.7

Hormizd IV — Complete Timeline

579 AD

Accession to the Sasanian thronePolitical Action◆ Major

Hormizd IV succeeded his father Khosrow I as king of the Sasanian Empire. He inherited a powerful but strained empire, facing threats from the Byzantine Empire and internal noble factions.

SuccessionSasanian EmpireReign

Impact: national

580 AD

Conflict with the nobility and clergyPolitical Action◆ Major

Hormizd IV alienated the powerful Zoroastrian clergy and nobility by favoring commoners and showing tolerance towards Christians. He executed several high-ranking nobles, including the powerful general Bahram Chobin, leading to widespread rebellion.

ConflictNobilityReligious Tolerance

Impact: nationaldestructive

590 AD

Blinding and deposition by the nobilityPolitical Action◆ Major

Following a rebellion led by the general Bahram Chobin, Hormizd IV was overthrown by a conspiracy of nobles. He was blinded and imprisoned, and his son Khosrow II was placed on the throne. Hormizd was later killed in captivity.

CoupBlindingRegicide

Impact: nationaltragic