What happened in 626 BC?
2 recorded events in 626 BC, including 1 in social movements & revolutions and 1 in empires & countries.
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Social Movements & Revolutions 1
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Revolt of Babylon
626 BC battle
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Empires & Countries 1
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Neo-Babylonian Empire founded
Neo-Babylonian Empire was founded, with its capital at Babylon.
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Around this time
The nearest recorded events on either side of 626 BC.
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Amon died
Died in Jerusalem. King of Judah noted in 2 Kings 21:18.
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Jehoiakim born
Born in Jerusalem. Eighteenth King of Judah.
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Jehoahaz born
Born in Kingdom of Judah. King of Judah.
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Ashurbanipal died
Died in Nineveh. Assyrian ruler.
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Alcaeus of Mytilene born
Born in Mytilene. Greek lyric poet.
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Solon born
Born in Classical Athens. Athenian legislator.
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Cleobulus of Lindos born
Born in Lindus. Ancient philosopher.
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Cyrene
Ancient Greek and Roman city near present-day Shahhat, Libya
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Aesop born
Born in Mesembria. Ancient Greek storyteller (619 BC–563 BC).
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Zedekiah born
Born in Jerusalem. Biblical character and final King of Judah.
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Jeconiah born
Born in Jerusalem. Nineteenth King of Judah.
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Nabonidus born
Born in Harran. King of Babylon.
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