Uzziah the Great

GPTKB entity

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Uzziah_of_Judah
gptkbp:burial_place Field of Blood
gptkbp:capital gptkb:Jerusalem
gptkbp:cultural_impact depicted in art
symbol of divine judgment
subject of historical analysis
mentioned in religious texts
inspired later kings
influenced Jewish tradition
associated with prosperity in Judah
gptkbp:died 740 BC
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:House_of_David
gptkbp:father gptkb:Amaziah
gptkbp:historical_period 8th century BC
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:church
gptkb:Josephus
ancient inscriptions
2 Chronicles 26
2 Kings 15
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Uzziah the Great
gptkbp:is_known_for Azariah
gptkbp:known_for building projects
military success
agricultural innovations
strengthening Jerusalem's defenses
gptkbp:mother Jecoliah
gptkbp:notable_event improved infrastructure
increased agricultural production
expanded territory
reformed the military
built a strong army
defeated the Philistines
leprosy diagnosis
constructed towers in Jerusalem
developed trade relations
encountered opposition from priests
established a system of fortifications
ruled for 52 years
sought to burn incense in the temple
was struck with leprosy
gptkbp:reign_end 740 BC
gptkbp:reign_start 792 BC
gptkbp:religion gptkb:mosque
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Jotham