Sargon

[ sahr-gon ]

/ ˈsɑr gɒn /

flourished c2300 b.c., Mesopotamian ruler: founder of Akkadian kingdom.

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What does "scattergood" mean?

But he conquered himself, thought a moment, and taking a gold chain from his neck gave it to Sargon.
The Pharaoh and the Priest|Alexander Glovatski
To carry out these extensive literary labors, to treasure the results worthily and safely, Sargon II.
Chaldea|Znade A. Ragozin
This vault is not in existence, but its component parts were found among the ruins of Sargon's palace.
A History of Art in Chalda & Assyria, v. 1|Georges Perrot
Whether Sargon was even remotely connected with the royal line, is a question which for the present must remain unanswered.
History Of Egypt, Chalda, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 7 (of 12)|G. Maspero

Sargon was compelled to retreat to Assyria, but returned in 712, and drove Merodach-Baladan to flight.
The Expositor's Bible|F. W. Farrar