Shapur
Shapur was a common name of Persian kings, which is derived from Old Persian and means "son of a king". The most notable bearers of this name were from the Sasanian Empire.
Shapur I[edit | edit source]
Shapur I (Shāhpuhr), also known as Shapur the Great, was the second Sasanian King of Kings of Iran. He reigned from 240 to 270 and was the son of Ardashir I. Shapur I is notable for his military campaigns against Rome, during which he captured the Roman Emperor Valerian.
Shapur II[edit | edit source]
Shapur II (Shāhpuhr), also known as Shapur the Great, was the tenth Sasanian King of Kings of Iran. He reigned from 309 to 379, making his reign the longest in Sasanian history. Shapur II is known for his wars against the Romans and the establishment of Zoroastrianism as the state religion of Iran.
Shapur III[edit | edit source]
Shapur III (Shāhpuhr) was the twelfth Sasanian King of Kings of Iran. He reigned from 383 to 388. His reign was marked by peace and prosperity.
Other notable bearers[edit | edit source]
Other notable bearers of the name Shapur include Shapur II of Iberia, a king of Iberia (natively known as Kartli, eastern Georgia) from 361 to 363, and Shapur of Ray, a Daylamite military officer who served the Sasanian Empire, later becoming the ruler of Ray.
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