Mihr-Narseh

Mihr-Narseh

Sasanian nobleman and minister

Died aged 100Sasanian Empire

Biography

Mihr-Narseh (Middle Persian: 𐭬𐭲𐭥𐭭𐭥𐭮𐭧𐭩 mtrnrshy), was a powerful Iranian dignitary from the House of Suren, who served as minister (wuzurg framadār) of the Sasanian shahanshahs Yazdegerd I (r. 399–420), Bahram V (r. 420–438), Yazdegerd II (r. 438–457) and Peroz I (r. 457–484). According to the Iranologist Richard N. Frye, Mihr-Narseh was the "prototype of the later Islamic grand vizier."

Notable for his religious zeal, Mihr-Narseh was the architect behind the Roman–Sasanian War of 421–422 and the Battle of Avarayr.

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Career & roles

  • Wuzurg framadār

Family

Children
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Quick answers about Mihr-Narseh

How old was Mihr-Narseh?
Mihr-Narseh died on 500 at the age of 100.
Where was Mihr-Narseh born?
Mihr-Narseh was born in Fars Province.
What is Mihr-Narseh's nationality?
Mihr-Narseh is a citizen of Sasanian Empire.
How many children did Mihr-Narseh have?
Wikidata lists 1 child of Mihr-Narseh.

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