Merkurios | |
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King of Makuria | |
Reign | 697 - 722 |
Predecessor | Qalidurut |
Successor | Zacharias I |
Born | Dongola |
Religion | Greek Orthodox Christianity (until 710) Coptic Orthodox Christianity (from 710 onwards) |
Merkurios (reigned 697 - c. 722) was ruler of the Nubian kingdom of Makuria. Authorities believe that during his reign Makuria absorbed the Nubian kingdom of Nobatia.