1. Hormizd I was the third-born son of Shapur I, under whom he was governor-king of Armenia, and took part in his father's wars against the Roman Empire.
10 Facts About Hormizd I
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Hormizd I built the city of Hormizd-Ardashir, which remains a major city today in Iran.
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Hormizd I promoted the Zoroastrian priest Kartir to the rank of chief priest and gave the Manichaean prophet Mani permission to continue his preaching.
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Hormizd I's grandfather was Ardashir I, the founder of the Sasanian Empire.
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Hormizd I was made the king of Armenia after its conquest by Shapur I in 252.
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Hormizd I reportedly gave the Zoroastrian priest Kartir clothes that were worn by the upper class, the cap and belt and appointed him as the chief priest.
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Hormizd I founded the city of Ram-Hormizd-Ardashir, abbreviated as Ram-Hormizd.
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Hormizd I refounded the city of Artemita as Dastagird, whose royal residence would later serve as an important place for the shahanshahs Khosrow I and Khosrow II.
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Hormizd I was not succeeded by his son Hormozdak, but by his brother Bahram, who ascended the throne with the aid of Kartir.
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The reverse of Hormizd I's coin portrayed two attendants, an addition that was first made by Shapur I, on whose coinage both attendants are depicted wearing mural crowns, whilst looking away from the fire temple between them.