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What does the name'Sargon II' mean?

  • The Great Warrior

  • The Lion Heart

  • The Faithful King

  • The Brave Soldier

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Sargon II was an ancient Assyrian king. His name, Sargon, means "the faithful king" in Akkadian. He was a powerful ruler who expanded the Assyrian Empire and conquered many lands.
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