Mani: Biography, Facts and Career
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Mani (; c. April AD 216 – 2 March AD 274 or 26 February AD 277) was an Iranian prophet and the founder of Manichaeism, a religion most prevalent in late antiquity. Mani was born in or near Ctesiphon (south of modern Baghdad) in Mesopotamia, at the time part of the Parthian Empire. Seven of his major works were written in Syriac, and the eighth, dedicated to the Sasanian emperor Shapur I, was written in Middle Persian. He died shortly after being imprisoned by Bahram I in Gundeshapur.
Quick facts about Mani
- Full name: Mani
- Born: 0216-04-14
- Nationality: Sasanian Empire
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q203922
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Who is Mani?
Mani (; c. April AD 216 – 2 March AD 274 or 26 February AD 277) was an Iranian prophet and the founder of Manichaeism, a religion most prevalent in late antiquity. Mani was born in or near Ctesiphon (south of modern Baghdad) in Mesopotamia, at the time part of the Parthian Empire.
What nationality is Mani?
Mani is Sasanian Empire.
When was Mani born?
Mani was born on 0216-04-14.



