Sargon

[ sahr-gon ]

/ ˈsɑr gɒn /

noun

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

Definition for sargon (2 of 2)

Sargon II

noun

died 705 b.c., king of Assyria 722–705.

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Examples from the Web for sargon

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

British Dictionary definitions for sargon

Sargon II

/ (ˈsɑːɡɒn) /

noun

died 705 bc, king of Assyria (722–705). He developed a policy of transporting conquered peoples to distant parts of his empire

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