About En-anna-tum I
En-anna-tum I was a sovereign.
Enannatum I (, ), son of Akurgal, succeeded his brother Eannatum as Ensi (ruler, king) of Lagash. During his rule, Umma once more asserted independence under its ensi Ur-Lumma, who attacked Lagash unsuccessfully. After several battles, Enannatum I finally defeated Ur-Lumma. He has two other sons, Lummatur and Entemena, the latter succeeding him to the throne.
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Who was En-anna-tum I?
King of Lagash
When was En-anna-tum I born?
En-anna-tum I was born in Lagash.
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En-anna-tum I died in Lagash.
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En-anna-tum I was a sovereign.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). En-anna-tum I. https://biography.guide/en-anna-tum-i/
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