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Sogdianus
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
Sogdianus (/ˌsɔːɡdiˈeɪnəs/ or /ˌsɒɡdiˈeɪnəs/; Greek: ΣογδιανόςSogdianos) 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.
with Sogdianus, on his orders. According to Ctesias, Pharnacyas had the greatest influence over Xerxes II, next to Bagorazus and Menostanes. Sogdianus apparently...
while drunk by Sogdianus, with help from Pharnacyas and Menostanes, who had great influence over him according to Ctesias. Sogdianus gained the support...
II was murdered by his brother Sogdianus. His illegitimate brother, Ochus, satrap of Hyrcania, rebelled against Sogdianus, and after a short fight killed...
Tajikistan. The genus contains only one species, the type species, K. sogdianus. The generic name of Kansaignathus comes from near the town of Konsoy...
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called Darius II) rebelled against him, and killed Sogdianus in this manner because he had promised Sogdianus he would not die by the sword, by poison or by...
Eumerus sogdianus is a species of Hoverfly, from the family Syrphidae, in the order Diptera. Wright, Adam S. (2013). "Eumerus sogdianus Stackelberg (Diptera...
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neurofibromatosis. By queen Damaspia Xerxes II By Alogyne of Babylon Sogdianus By Cosmartidene of Babylon Darius II Arsites By Andia of Babylon Bogapaeus...
recognised in Persia itself, killed by Sogdianus The Great King, King of Kings, Pharaoh of Egypt ? Sogdianus ? Son of Artaxerxes I 424–423 BC 423 BC...
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the orders of his illegitimate brother Sogdianus, who apparently had gained the support of his regions. Sogdianus reigned for six months and fifteen days...
I) Died in 424 BC 464–424 BC — — Xerxes II A claimant. 424–423 BC — — Sogdianus A claimant. 423–July 423 BC — Darius II Died in 404 BC July 423–March...
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latter. There are also stories about the sons of Artaxerxes I, Xerxes II, Sogdianus, and Darius II, all of which concern competition for the throne. In addition...
Rhodacarus is a genus of mites in the family Rhodacaridae. There are more than 20 described species in Rhodacarus. These 29 species belong to the genus...
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have obtained so splendid a monument, and still less could the usurper Sogdianus. The two completed graves behind the compound at Persepolis would then...
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concubine, seizes the Persian throne from his half brother Secydianus (or Sogdianus), whom he has executed. The new king rules as Darius II. The Athenian...
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(Cyrus) b. Xerxes the Great = reigned 41 years. Xerxes = reigned 2 months. Sogdianus = reigned 7 months. Darius (III), the son of Xerxes = reigned 19 years...
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has a travel guide for Sogdia. Sogdian on Interlinguae Xerxes II and Sogdianus [dead link]Archived 21 September 2013 at the Wayback Machine The Sogdians:...
bodyguard Xerxes II 424 BC Persepolis Sogdianus, Xerxes' half-brother Sogdianus 423 BC Darius II, Sogdianus's half-brother Dion Tyrant of Syracuse 354 BC...
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