Hammurabi

AncientEmperorBabylon-1810 — -1750

Babylonian king famous for the Code of Hammurabi.

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Quick Facts

Born

1810 BCE

Died

1750 BCE

Country

Babylon

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)60

Political (20%)63

Influence (20%)68

Legacy (20%)80

Leadership (15%)80

Strategy (15%)50

Total Score69.4

Hammurabi — Complete Timeline

1763 BC

Conquest of MesopotamiaWar◆ Major

Hammurabi conquered the city-states of Larsa, Mari, and Eshnunna, uniting most of Mesopotamia under Babylonian rule. This created the Babylonian Empire and made Babylon the dominant power in the region.

ConquestEmpireBabylon

Impact: regional

1754 BC

Promulgation of the Code of HammurabiCultural

Hammurabi issued a comprehensive legal code inscribed on a stele, containing 282 laws covering trade, property, family, and crime. The code established the principle of lex talionis (eye for an eye) and influenced later legal systems.

LawCodeMesopotamia

Impact: globalconstructive

1750 BC

Construction of Babylon's fortificationsOther

Hammurabi ordered the construction of extensive city walls, canals, and temples in Babylon. These projects strengthened the city's defenses and infrastructure, solidifying its status as a major urban center.

ConstructionInfrastructureBabylon

constructive