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Amón

664 BC – 640 BC

About this person

Wikipedia Summary

Amon of Judah was the fifteenth King of Judah who, according to the biblical account, succeeded his father Manasseh of Judah. Amon is most remembered for his idolatrous practices during his short two-year reign, which led to a revolt against him and eventually to his assassination in c. 641 BC.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
-0664-00-00
Kingdom of Judah
Date of death
-0640-00-00
Jerusalem
Citizenship

Kingdom of Judah

Occupations & fields
monarch
Field and occupation
judský král
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