Person

Farrokh Hormizd

Sassanian nobleman and general

b. 580 CE – d. 630 CE World The Great Crossroads

Farrokh Hormizd is a Spahbed (commander) in northern Persia, and a prince of Atropatene.

He later comes in conflict with the Sassanid nobles, dividing the resources of the country.

He is later killed in a palace plot by the orders of Queen Azarmidokht.

Heis also the father of Rostam Farrokhzād and Khurrazad.