Ashurnasirpal II | |
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King of the Neo-Assyrian Empire | |
Reign | 883–859 BCE |
Predecessor | Tukulti-Ninurta II |
Successor | Shalmaneser III |
Born | 910 BCE |
Died | 859 BCE |
Spouse | Mullissu-mukannishat-Ninua |
Father | Tukulti-Ninurta II |
Ashur-nasir-pal II (transliteration: Aššur-nāṣir-apli, meaning "Ashur is guardian of the heir"[1]) was the third king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire from 883 to 859 BCE. Ashurnasirpal II succeeded his father, Tukulti-Ninurta II. His son and successor was Shalmaneser III and his queen was Mullissu-mukannišat-Ninua.