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Naqi'a

800 BC - 668 BC

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Naqiʾa or Naqia (Akkadian: Naqīʾa, also known as Zakūtu (), was a wife of the Assyrian king Sennacherib (r. 705–681 BC) and the mother of his son and successor Esarhaddon (r. 681–669). Naqiʾa is the best documented woman in the history of the Neo-Assyrian Empire and she reached an unprecedented level of prominence and public visibility; she was perhaps the most influential woman in Assyrian history. She is one of the few ancient Assyrian women to be depicted in artwork, to commission her own building projects, and to be granted laudatory epithets in letters by courtiers. She is also the only known ancient Assyrian figure other than kings to write and issue a treaty. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Naqi'a is the 386th most popular companion (up from 565th in 2019). (up from 1,667th in 2019)

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Among companions, Naqi'a ranks 386 out of 784. Before her are Maria Josepha Amalia of Saxony, Matilda of Scotland, Eadgyth, Louise Élisabeth d'Orléans, Catherine Dolgorukov, and Joan of Navarre, Queen of England. After her are Maria Francisca of Savoy, Elizabeth the Cuman, Julia Drusilla, Richardis, Empress Teimei, and Princess Marie of Orléans.

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Among people born in 800 BC, Naqi'a ranks 24. Before her are Taharqa, Tantamani, Menahem, Shabaka, Tarpeia, and Duke Huan of Qi. After her are Zechariah of Israel, Shebitku, Rusa II, Coroebus of Elis, Theopompus of Sparta, and Ashur-nirari V. Among people deceased in 668 BC, Naqi'a ranks 1. 

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    Naqi'a

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    800 BC - 668 BC

    HPI: 65.98

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