Sargon II
King of Assyria (722-705 B.C)
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Updated 2026-05-29
Ruled the Neo-Assyrian Empire from 722 to 705 BC, likely after overthrowing his own brother. Founded the Sargonid dynasty and died the way he lived—in battle.
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Sargon II was the king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire from 722 BC to his death in battle in 705. Probably the son of Tiglath-Pileser III, Sargon is generally believed to have become king after overthrowing Shalmaneser V, probably his brother. He is typically considered the founder of a new dynastic line, the Sargonid dynasty.
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