Shapur III

AncientEmperorSasanian Empire380 — 388

Partitioned Armenia with the Roman Empire.

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Quick Facts

Born

380

Died

388

Country

Sasanian Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)26

Political (20%)32

Influence (20%)44

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)48

Strategy (15%)30

Total Score37.9

Shapur III — Complete Timeline

383 AD

Accession to the Sasanian thronePolitical Action◆ Major

Shapur III became Shahanshah of the Sasanian Empire after the deposition of Ardashir II. His reign was marked by diplomatic efforts with the Roman Empire.

SuccessionSasanian Empire

Impact: national

387 AD

Partition of Armenia with the Roman EmpirePolitical Action◆ Major

Shapur III and Roman Emperor Theodosius I agreed to partition the Kingdom of Armenia into two spheres of influence. This treaty ended decades of conflict over Armenia and established a stable border.

TreatyArmeniaRoman-Sasanian Relations

Impact: regionalconstructive

388 AD

DeathOther

Shapur III died, possibly assassinated or in a military campaign. He was succeeded by Bahram IV.

Death

Impact: national