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Nebuchadnezzar II, second and greatest king of the Chaldean dynasty of Babylonia (reigned c. 605–c. 561 BCE). He was known for his military might, the splendor of his capital, Babylon, and his important part in Jewish history. Learn more about his life and accomplishments in this article.
Nebuchadnezzar was the high priest of the Eanna temple from 626/625 BC to 617 BC. Nebuchadnezzar was the eldest son of Nabopolassar (r. 626–605 BC), the founder of the Neo-Babylonian Empire.
Nebuchadnezzar II was the ruler of Babylonia c. 605–561 BC. He expanded his empire while building the city of Babylon into a wonder of the ancient world.
Nebuchadnezzar II (r. 605/604-562 BCE) was the greatest King of ancient Babylon during the period of the Neo-Babylonian Empire (626-539 BCE), succeeding its founder, his father, Nabopolassar (r. 626-605 BCE).
Nebuchadnezzar ruled over Babylon from 605-562 BC, expanding the empire and transforming the city of Babylon into the envy of the ancient world. The story of Nebuchadnezzar’s ascension to the throne is told on one of the clay tablets in the Babylonian Chronicles.
Nebuchadnezzar (c. 630–562 bc), king of Babylon 605–562 bc. He rebuilt the city with massive walls, a huge temple, and a ziggurat, and extended his rule over neighbouring countries. In 586 bc he captured and destroyed Jerusalem and deported many Israelites in what is known as the Babylonian Captivity.
Nebuchadrezzar II (also Nebuchadnezzar; reigned 605-562 B.C.E.), is the best-known ruler of Babylonia in the Chaldean Dynasty.
History >> Biography >> Ancient Mesopotamia. Occupation: King of Babylon. Born: c. 634 BC in Babylon. Died: c. 562 BC in Babylon. Reign: c. 605 - 562 BC. Best known for: Building the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and conquering the Jews. Biography: Nebuchadnezzar II was the greatest king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire.
Nebuchadrezzar II, or Nebuchadnezzar, (born c. 630—died c. 561 bc), Second and greatest king of the Chaldean dynasty of Babylonia. He began his military career as an administrator (c. 610 bc) and ascended the throne on his father’s death, just after winning Syria from the Egyptians (605 bc).
Nebuchadnezzar was the most famous and important king of the Second Babylonian (or Neo-Babylonian or Chaldean) Empire, which fell to the Persian great king Cyrus the Great in 539 B.C.