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Mercurius

700 – 800

Early 8th-century king of Makuria in Nubia

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About Mercurius

Lived 700 – 800.

Merkurios or Mercurius (, ; reigned 697 ) was ruler of the Nubian kingdom of Makuria. Authorities believe that during his reign Makuria absorbed the kingdom of Nobatia to its north.

Life According to P.L. Shinnie, an inscription on the foundation stone in Faras, dated to AD707, marks the eleventh year of Merkurios's reign. In 710, Merkurios erected an inscription at Taifa, which indicates that his kingdom had united with Nobatia by that date. John the Deacon, an Egyptian Christian writing around 768, described Merkurios as a "New Constantine", which Shinnie interprets as evidence that Merkurios played some important role in the Nubian church.

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Important facts

Born
700
Birth century
Died
800
Positions held
King of Makuria
Also known as
Merkurios, Merkourios, Mercurius of Makuria, Merkurios of Makuria, Merkourios of Makouria, Mercurius of Nubia
moreMerkurios of Nubia, Merkourios of Nubia, Mercurius of Dotawo, Merkurios of Dotawo, Merkourios of Dotawo, Mercurius of Dongola, Merkurios of Dongola, Merkourios of Dongola, New Constantine

People in Mercurius's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mercurius?

Early 8th-century king of Makuria in Nubia

When was Mercurius born?

Mercurius was born in 700.

When did Mercurius die?

Mercurius died in 800.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mercurius

· Wikidata: Q888741

· DBpedia: Merkurios of Makuria

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