Khosrow II
The 24th Sassanid emperor (590–628)
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Summary
Khosrow II was born on 570[1] in Ctesiphon[2]. He died on February 28, 628[3], in Ctesiphon[4]. He worked as a governor[5], monarch[6], and military leader[7]. He ranks in the top 0.45% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,275 views/month, #4,464 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Hormizd IV[9]
- Spouse: Shirin[10], Maria[11], Gordiya[12]
- Child: Kavadh II[13], Farrukhzad Khosrau V[14], Azarmidokht[15], Boran[16], Mardanshah[17], Javanshir[18], Shahriyar[19]
- Country of citizenship: Sasanian Empire[20]
- Native language: Middle Persian[21]
- Position held: emperor of the Sasanian Empire[22]
- Religion or worldview: Zoroastrianism[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Family: Sasanian dynasty[25]
- Noble title: King of Kings[26]
- Killed by: Mihr Hormozd[27]
- Military branch: Sasanian military[28]
- Commons category: Khosrau II[29]
- Cause of death: decapitation[30]
- Honorific prefix: King of Kings[31]
- Residence: Taq-i Kisra[32]
- Participated in conflict: Byzantine–Sassanid War of 572–591[33], Sasanian civil war of 589–591[34], Byzantine–Sassanid War of 602–628[35], Third Perso-Turkic War[36]
- Given name: Khosrow[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:Khosrow II[38]
- Allegiance: Sasanian Empire[39]
- Relative: Bahram Chobin[40], Rostam Farrokhzād[41]
- Manner of death: homicide[42]
- Depicted by: Golden Legend[43]
- Described by source: Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[44], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[45], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[46], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Middle Persian[48]
Why It Matters
Khosrow II has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 94 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Khosrow II born?
Khosrow II's place of birth was Ctesiphon[2].
Where did Khosrow II die?
Khosrow II died in Ctesiphon[4].
Who were Khosrow II's parents?
Khosrow II's father was Hormizd IV[9].
Who was Khosrow II married to?
Khosrow II's spouses include Shirin[10], Maria[11], and Gordiya[12].
What did Khosrow II do for work?
Khosrow II worked as a governor[5], monarch[6], and military leader[7].