Amel-Marduk
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Reign | c. 562 – 560 BC |
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Assassinated | 560 BC |
Parents | Nebuchadnezzar II |
Predecessor | Nebuchadnezzar II |
Grandparents | Nabopolassar |
Shuadamqa of Babylon | |
Akkadian | Amēl-Marduk |
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ID | 2365234 |
Amel-Marduk Life story
Amel-Marduk, also known as Awil-Marduk, or under the biblical rendition of his name, Evil-Merodach, was the third king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, ruling from 562 BC until his overthrow and murder in 560 BC. He was the successor of Nebuchadnezzar II.