Chihor-Vishnasp Suren, also known asChihr-Gushnasp andSuren, was anIranian military officer from theSuren family, who served as the governor (marzban) ofPersian Armenia from 564 until his murder on 23 February 572 by theArmenian rebel Vardan III Mamikonian.

A member of the Suren family^[1] and a relative of the Sasanian kingKhosrau I himself,^[1][2] Chihor-Vishnasp enjoyed a high status, and served as thehazarapet (minister of the interior) of Persian Armenia, before he was appointed as themarzban of the province in 564.^[2] During this period, the Armenian aristocracy was split between two parties, the national one which was headed by a member of theMamikonian family, and a pro-Sasanian one, which was headed by a member of theSiunia family.

Chihor Vishnasp not only harshly treated the Christian Armenians who were suspected of secretly siding with theByzantines, but also did the same with the rest of the Christian Armenian population. Claiming to exploit on the command of the king, he persecuted the Christian Armenians and even built a fire-temple in their capital,Dvin.^[1] These actions soon resulted in a massive uprising in late 571 or early 572, which was led byVardan III Mamikonian. On 23 February 572, the Armenian rebels managed to capture Dvin, and had Chihor-Vishnasp killed.^[1]

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• 572 deaths
• 6th-century Iranian people
• Sasanian governors of Armenia
• Military personnel killed in action
• House of Suren
• Generals of Khosrow I

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