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Belshazzar
Belshazzar was the son and crown prince of Nabonidus, the last king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. He was a pivotal player in the coup d'état that overthrew the king Labashi-Marduk and brought Nabonidus to power. After his father was exiled to Arabia, Belshazzar served as regent in Babylon for a decade. He was entrusted with many typically royal prerogatives, but never assumed the title of king himself. Belshazzar is best known for his appearance in the Biblical Book of Daniel, where he is portrayed as a tyrant who oppresses the Jewish people.