Lutipri
King of Urartu
About Lutipri
Born 850 BC.
Lutipri was the father of the Urartian king Sarduri I.
As Sarduri I may have established a new dynasty, it is possible that his father, Lutipri, was not actually a king of Urartu.
Attestation An inscription, in Assyrian cuneiform, on a small fortification west of the citadel of Tushpa, mentions his son as builder of a wall, and it is likely that he is in fact the founder of the town.
The inscription reads:
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Family & relationships
Frequently asked questions
Who was Lutipri?
King of Urartu
When was Lutipri born?
Lutipri was born in 850 BC.
What nationality was Lutipri?
Lutipri's recorded nationality: Urartu.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lutipri. https://biography.guide/lutipri/
MLA: "Lutipri." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lutipri/.
Chicago: "Lutipri." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lutipri/.
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