Hanunu: Biography, Facts and Career
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Hanunu (Philistine: 𐤇𐤍𐤍 *Ḥanūn; Akkadian: 𒄩𒀀𒉡𒌑𒉡 ḫa-a-nu-ú-nu, West Semitic meaning "he who has found mercy") sometimes called Hanno, was the Philistine king of Gaza during the 8th century BC. Hanunu's rule began as king of an independent kingdom of Gaza, and continued after Gaza, like much of the Levant, including Philistia, was conquered and made into an Assyrian dependency, beginning in 734 BCE. He remained a king, paying tribute to the three Assyrian emperors until he was deposed and deported to Assyria by Sargon II.
Quick facts about Hanunu
- Full name: Hanunu
- Born: -0750-01-0
- Nationality: Palestine
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q109409711
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Who is Hanunu?
Hanunu (Philistine: 𐤇𐤍𐤍 *Ḥanūn; Akkadian: 𒄩𒀀𒉡𒌑𒉡 ḫa-a-nu-ú-nu, West Semitic meaning "he who has found mercy") sometimes called Hanno, was the Philistine king of Gaza during the 8th century BC.
What nationality is Hanunu?
Hanunu is Palestine.
When was Hanunu born?
Hanunu was born on -0750-01-0.
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