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Yazdegerd II, ("made by God," Izdegerdes), king of Persia was the son of Bahram V Gor and reigned from 438 to 457.

He persecuted the Christians and Jews, and had a short war with Rome in 441. He tried to extend his kingdom in the East and fought against the Kushans and Kidarites (or Huns).

Preceded by:
Bahram V

Sassanid Ruler

Succeeded by:
Hormizd III

This article incorporates text from the public domain 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica. 1911 Britannica

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