Lugalzagesi

AncientEmperorUmma-2350 — -2330

Last independent Sumerian king, united Mesopotamia.

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Quick Facts

Born

2350 BCE

Died

2330 BCE

Country

Umma

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)68

Political (20%)39

Influence (20%)51

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)52

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score49.8

Lugalzagesi — Complete Timeline

2340 BC

Conquest of LagashWar◆ Major

Lugalzagesi, as king of Umma, conquered the rival city-state of Lagash, ending the Ur-Nanshe dynasty. He destroyed the city and its temples, consolidating his power over much of Sumer.

Sumerian WarfareConquest

Impact: regionaldestructive

2335 BC

Unification of SumerPolitical Action◆ Major

Lugalzagesi united the city-states of Sumer under his rule, claiming kingship over the entire region. He established his capital at Uruk and controlled territory from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean Sea.

UnificationSumerian Empire

Impact: regional

2330 BC

Defeat by Sargon of AkkadWar◆ Major

Lugalzagesi was defeated and captured by Sargon of Akkad at the Battle of Uruk. He was paraded in a neck stock to the temple of Enlil at Nippur, ending his rule and marking the rise of the Akkadian Empire.

BattleAkkadian ConquestEnd of Sumerian Independence

Impact: regionaltragic