About Eannatum II
Born 2450 BC. Eannatum II was a monarch.
Enannatum II (, ; ), son of Entemena, was Ensi (governor) of Lagash.
Only a few inscriptions of Enannatum II are known, suggesting a short reign. One of these inscriptions, of which four nearly identical instances are known, appears on a door socket from the great storehouse of Ningirsu at Lagash, which he restored:
He had a son named Lummadur, the last representative of the house of Ur-Nanshe, who apparently never held an official title. It seems that the power of Lagash waned at this point, and that other territories such as Umma ("Gishban") and Kish prevailed.
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Who was Eannatum II?
governor of Lagash
When was Eannatum II born?
Eannatum II was born in 2450 BC.
What was Eannatum II's occupation?
Eannatum II was a monarch.
What nationality was Eannatum II?
Eannatum II's recorded nationality: Sumer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eannatum II. https://biography.guide/eannatum-ii/
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