Yazdgerd I

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:alliance with the Eastern Roman Empire
gptkbp:born circa 388
gptkbp:capital gptkb:Ctesiphon
gptkbp:children gptkb:Yazdgerd_II
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Roman-Persian_Wars
internal strife
gptkbp:contemporary gptkb:Theodosius_II
gptkbp:cultural_impact Persian culture
gptkbp:cultural_practices with neighboring cultures
gptkbp:descendant gptkb:Ardashir_I
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations promoted trade
with the Byzantine Empire
maintained peace with the Romans
with the Romans in 422
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Sasanian_Dynasty
gptkbp:end_of_life 421
gptkbp:father Shapur III
gptkbp:historical_context during the decline of the Western Roman Empire
gptkbp:historical_event establishment of Zoroastrian schools
gptkbp:historical_impact set the stage for future conflicts with Rome
gptkbp:historical_period Late Antiquity
gptkbp:historical_role unifier of the Persian Empire
gptkbp:historical_significance last emperor before the rise of Yazdgerd II.
last Sasanian emperor to rule without major conflict
gptkbp:historical_source The History of the Sasanian Empire
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Yazdgerd I
gptkbp:influence subsequent Persian rulers
gptkbp:known_for his efforts to promote Zoroastrianism
gptkbp:language Middle Persian
gptkbp:legacy Zoroastrian revival
influenced Persian identity
gptkbp:military_strategy against nomadic tribes
gptkbp:military_technology improved the Persian army
gptkbp:mother a daughter of Khosrow I
gptkbp:narrative_style depicted in historical texts
gptkbp:patronage supported Zoroastrian priests
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:poet
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Yazdgerd_II
gptkbp:reform strengthened central authority
gptkbp:reign_end 399–421
gptkbp:religion gptkb:City
gptkbp:spouse political alliances
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Bahram_V
gptkb:Yazdgerd_II
gptkbp:tactics diplomacy over warfare
gptkbp:title gptkb:King_of_Kings
gptkbp:tradition tolerated other religions
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Yazdgerd_II
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6