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Sogdianus
Achaemenid Empire ruler, 424 to 423 BC / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sogdianus (/ˌsɔːɡdiˈeɪnəs/ or /ˌsɒɡdiˈeɪnəs/; Greek: Σογδιανός Sogdianos) was briefly a ruler of the Achaemenid Empire for a period in 424–423 BC. His short rule—lasting not much more than six months—and the little recognition of his kingdom are known primarily from the writings of Ctesias; who is known to be unreliable. He was reportedly an illegitimate son of Artaxerxes I by his concubine Alogyne of Babylon.
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![]() Achaemenid Daric, possibly under Sogdianus | |
King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire, Pharaoh of Egypt | |
Reign | 424 BC – 423 BC |
Predecessor | Xerxes II |
Successor | Darius II |
Died | Persepolis, Persia |
Dynasty | Achaemenid |
Father | Artaxerxes I |
Mother | Alogyne of Babylon |
Religion | Zoroastrianism |
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