About Sumu-la-El
Lived 1850 BC – 1845 BC (aged 4–5). Sumu-la-El was a sovereign.
Sumu-la-El (also Sumulael or Sumu-la-ilu; died 1845 BC) was a King in the First Dynasty of Babylon. He reigned c. 1881 – c. 1845 BC (MC). He subjugated and conquered nearby cities like Kish and built a string of fortresses around his territory. He is known to have conquered the city of Sippar. Economic ties extended as far north as Tilmen Hoyuk. His daughter, Šallurtum, married Sîn-kāšid, the king of Uruk.
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Who was Sumu-la-El?
Babylonian king
When was Sumu-la-El born?
Sumu-la-El was born in 1850 BC.
When did Sumu-la-El die?
Sumu-la-El died in 1845 BC.
What was Sumu-la-El's occupation?
Sumu-la-El was a sovereign.
What nationality was Sumu-la-El?
Sumu-la-El's recorded nationality: Babylon.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sumu-la-El. https://biography.guide/sumu-la-el/
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