Belshazzar
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Belshazzar
Summary
Belshazzar is a human biblical figure[1]. He was born on 580 BC[2]. He died in Babylonia[3]. He died on 539 BC[4]. He worked as a regent[5] and ruler[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]
Key Facts
- Belshazzar died in Babylonia[3].
- Belshazzar was born on 580 BC[2].
- Belshazzar died on 539 BC[4].
- Belshazzar's father was Nabonidus[8].
- A child of Belshazzar was Vashti[9].
- Belshazzar held citizenship in Neo-Babylonian Empire[10].
- Belshazzar is identified as part of the Arameans ethnic group[11].
- Belshazzar worked as a regent[5].
- Belshazzar's professions included ruler[6].
- Belshazzar held the position of crown prince[12].
- Belshazzar held the position of viceroy[13].
- Belshazzar's religion is recorded as Ancient Mesopotamian religion[14].
- Belshazzar is recorded as male[15].
- Belshazzar's instance of is recorded as human biblical figure[16].
- Belshazzar was followed by Darius the Mede[17].
- Belshazzar's Commons category is recorded as Belshazzar[18].
- Belshazzar's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Belshazzar[19].
- Belshazzar's manner of death is recorded as homicide[20].
- Belshazzar's described by source is recorded as Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[21].
- Belshazzar's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[22].
- Belshazzar's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
- Belshazzar's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
- Belshazzar's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[25].
- Belshazzar's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
- Belshazzar's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Belshazzar was born on 580 BC[2]. His father was Nabonidus[8]. He is identified as part of the Arameans ethnic group[11].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include regent[5] and ruler[6]. Positions held include crown prince[12], a noble title[28] and viceroy[13], a position[29].
Personal Life
A child of Belshazzar was Vashti[9]. His religion is recorded as Ancient Mesopotamian religion[14].
Death and Burial
Belshazzar died on 539 BC[4]. He passed away in Babylonia[3].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Belshazzar include Balthazar[30], a male given name[31].
Why It Matters
Belshazzar has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Entities named for him include Balthazar[30], a male given name[31].
FAQs
Where did Belshazzar die?
Belshazzar passed away in Babylonia[3].
Who were Belshazzar's parents?
Belshazzar's father was Nabonidus[8].