Ohrmazd
Hormizd II
The Just
Reign: 303 - 309 CE
(6 years)
Biography
Hormizd II maintained the peace his father had negotiated with Rome. He was known for his just rule but died young, possibly killed while hunting. His death left the empire in the hands of nobles who crowned his unborn son Shapur II.
Key Achievements
- Maintained peaceful relations with Rome
- Known for fair administration
- Father of Shapur II the Great