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Perozes

b. 450

6th-century Sasanian Persian general opposing the Byzantines

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About Perozes

Born 450. Perozes was a monarch.

Perozes (, from Middle Persian Pērōz) was the Sasanian Persian general opposing the Byzantines under Belisarius at the Battle of Dara.

According to the description of the Byzantine historian Procopius of Caesarea, he was "a Persian, whose title was "mirranes" (for thus the Persians designate this office), Perozes by name". Mirranes however probably refers not to an office, but to the House of Mihran, one of the seven great noble clans of the Sasanian Empire. After his defeat at Dara, he was disgraced by the Persian shah Kavadh I. Nothing else is known of his life. tried to lay siege to Dara during the Anastasian War.

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Born
450
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Perozes?

6th-century Sasanian Persian general opposing the Byzantines

When was Perozes born?

Perozes was born in 450.

What was Perozes's occupation?

Perozes was a monarch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Perozes

· Wikidata: Q7169513

· DBpedia: Perozes

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