Tiglath-pileser III

American  

noun

1. died 727 b.c., king of Assyria 745–727.

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Tiglath-pileser III British  

noun

1. known as Pulu. died ?727 _bc , king of Assyria (745–727), who greatly extended his empire, subjugating Syria and Palestine

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Example Sentences

In the time of Tiglath-pileser III, saddles, leathern drawers, and high boots were introduced for the cavalry, and a corps of slingers and pioneers was created by Sennacherib.

From A Primer of Assyriology by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)

These dockets serve to verify the method of cuneiform decipherment, and are an indication that in the time of Tiglath-pileser III and his successors Aramaic was the common language of trade.

From A Primer of Assyriology by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)

Assassination of Pekah, and succession of Hoshea mentioned by Tiglath-pileser III.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" by Various

He died some months later and the dynasty came to an end, and in 745 a usurper, the leader of the revolt at Calah, proclaimed himself king under the name of Tiglath-pileser III.

From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History by Hammerton, John Alexander, Sir

Indeed it was only in this way that usurpers like Tiglath-pileser III and Sargon obtained any recognition of their legitimate right to the throne.

From A Primer of Assyriology by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)