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Baasha of Israel

1000 BC - 960 BC

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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, Baasha of Israel ranks 1,872 out of 19,576Before 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.

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Among people born in 1000 BC, Baasha of Israel ranks 11Before 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 2Before him is King Elah. After him are Nadab of Israel, Zimri, Ashur-dan II, and Nathan.

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