Sargon

[ sahr-gon ]

/ ˈsɑr gɒn /

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

Definition for sargon (2 of 2)

Sargon II

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

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

Sargon II

/ (ˈsɑːɡɒn) /

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