Elulmesh
King of Sumer
About Elulmesh
Lived 2300 BC – 2200 BC. Elulmesh was a king.
Elulmesh (fl. late 3rd millennium BCE) was the fourth Gutian ruler of the Gutian Dynasty of Sumer mentioned on the Sumerian King List. While there is virtually no surviving evidence dating from this short timespan (thought to correspond with the first Gutian inroads into Akkadian territory), it has been suggested that this Elulmesh is to be identified as the same as the Akkadian king Ilulu, also known from the King List. Elulmesh was the successor of Shulme. Inimabakesh then succeeded Elulmesh.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Elulmesh?
king of Sumer
When was Elulmesh born?
Elulmesh was born in 2300 BC.
When did Elulmesh die?
Elulmesh died in 2200 BC.
What was Elulmesh's occupation?
Elulmesh was a king.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Elulmesh. https://biography.guide/elulmesh/
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