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Balash

The 19th Sassanid Emperor (484–488)

PersonhumanQ313612

Born: 5th century
Died: 488
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1.Stated in Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 11
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Citizenship: Sasanian Empire
Occupation: monarch
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1.Stated in Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 11
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Positions held: emperor of the Sasanian Empire(0484–0488)
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1.Stated in Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 11
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Balash was the Sasanian King of Kings of Iran from 484 to 488. He was the brother and successor of Peroz I, who was defeated and killed by the Hephthalites.

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Sex or gender: male
Father: Yazdegerd II
Religion or worldview: Zoroastrianism
Sibling: Hormizd III
Peroz I
Zarir
Family: Sasanian dynasty
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1.Stated in Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 11
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Mother: Diang of Persia

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