Shamshi-Adad V

AncientEmperorAssyria-823 — -811

Husband of Sammuramat, possible Semiramis figure.

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Quick Facts

Born

823 BCE

Died

811 BCE

Country

Assyria

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)45

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)45

Legacy (20%)35

Leadership (15%)42

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score39.0

Shamshi-Adad V — Complete Timeline

823 BC

Suppression of the Rebellion of Ashur-danin-palWar◆ Major

Shamshi-Adad V, as crown prince, led the suppression of the rebellion by his brother Ashur-danin-pal. He defeated the rebel forces and recaptured the cities of Ashur and Nineveh, securing his succession to the throne.

Civil WarRebellionSuccession

Impact: national

820 BC

Marriage to SammuramatPolitical Action

Shamshi-Adad V married Sammuramat, a Babylonian princess. She later became a powerful regent and is identified by some scholars with the legendary Semiramis, known for building projects and military campaigns.

MarriageAllianceSammuramat

Impact: national

818 BC

Campaign against BabylonWar◆ Major

Shamshi-Adad V led a campaign against the Babylonian king Marduk-zakir-shumi I, defeating him and forcing him to pay tribute. This reasserted Assyrian dominance over Babylon after a period of decline.

Military CampaignBabylonTribute

Impact: regional