Hormizd III
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Hormizd III, King of Persia, son of Yazdegerd II (438–457), succeeded his father in 457.
Hormizd III had continually to fight with his brothers and with the Ephthalites in Bactria, and was killed by Peroz I (457–484) in 459.
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Preceded by Yazdegerd II |
Sassanid Ruler 457–459 |
Succeeded by Peroz I |