Shapur III Takes Persian Throne
Shapur III succeeded Ardashir II and governed during a period of negotiation with Rome over Armenia.
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Shapur III Biography and Timeline
Follow Shapur III through 2 dated historical records for Persia.
Shapur III, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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Persia Negotiates Armenian Partition
During Shapur III reign, Persia and Rome reached an arrangement dividing influence over Armenia between their empires.
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