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Sennacherib

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The result was: scheduled for Wikipedia:Today's featured article/March 27, 2021 by Wehwalt (talk) 20:42, 16 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Sennacherib was the king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire from 705 BC to his death in 681 BC. Sennacherib is one of the most famous Assyrian kings for his role in the Old Testament of the Bible, which describes his campaign in the Levant. The Levantine War of 701 BC broke out after several Assyrian vassals in the region rebelled, including the Kingdom of Judah under King Hezekiah. The Assyrians invaded Judea, and Hezekiah submitted. Sennacherib faced considerable difficulty in controlling Babylonia and destroyed the city of Babylon in 689 BC. He transferred the capital of Assyria to Nineveh, launching one of the most ambitious building projects in ancient history. He expanded the city, constructed great city walls, numerous temples and a royal garden. Sennacherib was murdered by his eldest son, who had been disinherited and hoped to seize power for himself. A younger son, Esarhaddon, raised an army, seized Nineveh, and installed himself as king as intended by Sennacherib. (Full article...)

Most recent similar article(s): Sennacherib is the first article on an Assyrian king to reach FA level, so no recents.
Main editors: Ichthyovenator (blurb by Gog the Mild)
Promoted: 29 January 2021
Reasons for nomination: This is my fourth FA and would be my third article on TFA and my first history-related one. Sees over 400 hits a day and is one of the few Assyrian kings who is considered famous to this day due to appearing rather prominently in a part of the Bible. Classed as a level-5 vital article in People, Politicians.
Support as nominator. Ichthyovenator (talk) 19:25, 30 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Support. An excellent article and a bit different. Keeps the TFAs broad. Gog the Mild (talk) 19:31, 30 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Support: Looks to be in good shape. We need more ancient history FAs. Praemonitus (talk) 19:01, 11 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]