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Sogdianus

Brief ruler of the Achaemenid Empire (423 BC)

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Sogdianus 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.

Quick facts

Place of birth
Achaemenid Empire wd
Place of death
Persepolis wd
Citizenship
Achaemenid Empire wd
Occupation
sovereign wd

Positions held wd

  • pharaoh
  • King of Kings

Questions

What positions has Sogdianus held?
Positions held by Sogdianus include: pharaoh; King of Kings.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Sogdianus · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q298631 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Daric coin of the Achaemenid Empire (Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II) (Cropped).jpg by AR VLD (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 9 November 2026

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"Sogdianus". DigiNepal. Last updated 9 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/sogdianus. Retrieved 9 November 2026.

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