POLITICIAN
Baasha of Israel
1000 BC - 960 BC

Baasha of Israel
Baasha (Hebrew: בַּעְשָׁא, Baʿšāʾ) was, according to the Hebrew Bible, the third king of the northern Israelite Kingdom of Israel. He was the son of Ahijah of the Tribe of Issachar. Baasha's story is told in 1 Kings 15:16–16:7. Read more on Wikipedia
His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Baasha of Israel is the 1,872nd most popular politician (down from 1,599th in 2019). (down from 143rd in 2019)
Baasha of Israel was most famous for his military conquests.
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Among POLITICIANS
Among politicians, Baasha of Israel ranks 1,872 out of 19,576. Before him are Claudia Sheinbaum, Peter II of Courtenay, Hiram I, Cyrus the Younger, Richard Cromwell, and Mongkut. After him are Lazar Kaganovich, Henry II of Navarre, Marine Le Pen, Muawiya II, Nicolás Maduro, and Briseis.
Most Popular Politicians in Wikipedia
Go to all RankingsClaudia Sheinbaum
1962 - Present
HPI: 72.58
Rank: 1,867
Peter II of Courtenay
1155 - 1219
HPI: 72.58
Rank: 1,868
Hiram I
1000 BC - 935 BC
HPI: 72.58
Rank: 1,869
Cyrus the Younger
500 BC - 401 BC
HPI: 72.58
Rank: 1,870
Richard Cromwell
1626 - 1712
HPI: 72.57
Rank: 1,871
Mongkut
1804 - 1868
HPI: 72.56
Rank: 1,872
Baasha of Israel
1000 BC - 960 BC
HPI: 72.56
Rank: 1,873
Lazar Kaganovich
1893 - 1991
HPI: 72.54
Rank: 1,874
Henry II of Navarre
1503 - 1555
HPI: 72.54
Rank: 1,875
Marine Le Pen
1968 - Present
HPI: 72.53
Rank: 1,876
Muawiya II
661 - 684
HPI: 72.53
Rank: 1,877
Nicolás Maduro
1962 - Present
HPI: 72.53
Rank: 1,878
Briseis
HPI: 72.53
Rank: 1,879
Contemporaries
Among people born in 1000 BC, Baasha of Israel ranks 11. Before him are Shoshenq I, Omri, Asa of Judah, Abijah of Judah, King Elah, and Hiram I. After him are Devadatta, Ashurnasirpal II, Nadab of Israel, Shoshenq II, Zimri, and Michal. Among people deceased in 960 BC, Baasha of Israel ranks 2. Before him is King Elah. After him are Nadab of Israel, Zimri, Ashur-dan II, and Nathan.
Others Born in 1000 BC
Go to all RankingsShoshenq I
POLITICIAN
1000 BC - 924 BC
HPI: 75.51
Rank: 5
Omri
POLITICIAN
1000 BC - 900 BC
HPI: 75.37
Rank: 6
Asa of Judah
POLITICIAN
1000 BC - 873 BC
HPI: 75.15
Rank: 7
Abijah of Judah
POLITICIAN
1000 BC - 911 BC
HPI: 73.59
Rank: 8
King Elah
POLITICIAN
1000 BC - 960 BC
HPI: 73.07
Rank: 9
Hiram I
POLITICIAN
1000 BC - 935 BC
HPI: 72.58
Rank: 10
Baasha of Israel
POLITICIAN
1000 BC - 960 BC
HPI: 72.56
Rank: 11
Devadatta
RELIGIOUS FIGURE
1000 BC - 490 BC
HPI: 72.36
Rank: 12
Ashurnasirpal II
POLITICIAN
1000 BC - 854 BC
HPI: 71.85
Rank: 13
Nadab of Israel
POLITICIAN
1000 BC - 960 BC
HPI: 71.80
Rank: 14
Shoshenq II
POLITICIAN
1000 BC - 889 BC
HPI: 70.68
Rank: 15
Zimri
POLITICIAN
1000 BC - 960 BC
HPI: 70.44
Rank: 16
Michal
POLITICIAN
1000 BC - Present
HPI: 67.68
Rank: 17
Others Deceased in 960 BC
Go to all RankingsKing Elah
POLITICIAN
1000 BC - 960 BC
HPI: 73.07
Rank: 1
Baasha of Israel
POLITICIAN
1000 BC - 960 BC
HPI: 72.56
Rank: 2
Nadab of Israel
POLITICIAN
1000 BC - 960 BC
HPI: 71.80
Rank: 3
Zimri
POLITICIAN
1000 BC - 960 BC
HPI: 70.44
Rank: 4
Ashur-dan II
POLITICIAN
1000 BC - 960 BC
HPI: 64.11
Rank: 5
Nathan
RELIGIOUS FIGURE
1000 BC - 960 BC
HPI: 62.48
Rank: 6