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Shapur III

400 - 388

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His biography is available in 39 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 38 in 2024). Shapur III is the 4,025th most popular politician (down from 3,728th in 2024).

Shapur III was a Sassanid Persian King who reigned from 309 to 379 AD. He is most famous for his victory over the Roman Emperor Valerian at the Battle of Edessa, where he took Valerian prisoner.

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Among politicians, Shapur III ranks 4,025 out of 19,576Before him are Tancredo Neves, Liu Bian, Ptahhotep, Christian Michelsen, Gevherhan Sultan, and Emperor Ōgimachi. After him are Ramiro II of León, Gotthard Kettler, Joseph Berchtold, Nakşidil Sultan, Margaret of France, Duchess of Berry, and Vitold Fokin.

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Among people born in 400, Shapur III ranks 23Before him are Eutropius, Fritigern, Marcomer, Servatius of Tongeren, Antipope Ursicinus, and Joannes. After him are Uldin, Frumentius, Radagaisus, Sozomen, Chandragupta II, and Vincent of Lérins. Among people deceased in 388, Shapur III ranks 3Before him are Magnus Maximus, and Victor. After him are Themistius, Flavius Bauto, and Justina.

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