Samsu-iluna
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Samsu-iluna (Amorite: Shamshu; c. 1749–1712 BC) was the seventh king of the founding Amorite dynasty of Babylon, ruling from 1749 BC to 1712 BC (middle chronology), or from 1686 to 1648 BC (short chronology). He was the son and successor of Hammurabi by an unknown mother. His reign was marked by the violent uprisings of areas conquered by his father and the abandonment of several important cities (primarily in Sumer).[1]: 49–50
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Samsu-iluna 𒊓𒄠𒋢𒄿𒇻𒈾 | |
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King of Babylon King of Larsa | |
Reign | c. 1749–1712 BC; 38 yrs |
Predecessor | Hammurabi |
Successor | Abi-Eshuh |
Died | 1712 BC middle chronology |
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