Rimush was the second king of the Akkadian Empire. He was the son of Sargon of Akkad. He was succeeded by his brother Manishtushu.
| “ | According to his inscriptions, he faced widespread revolts which he successfully suppressed. He also records a victorious campaign against Elam and Barakhshe. A number of his votive offerings have been found in excavated temples in several Mesopotamian cities. [1] | ” |
References
- Kramer, S. Noah. The Sumerians: Their History, Culture and Character, Chicago, 1963.
- ^ Who's Who in the Ancient Near East - Page 137 by Gwendolyn
See also
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sargon of Akkad |
King of Akkad ca. 2214 - 2206 BC (short) |
Succeeded by Manishtushu |
| Preceded by Sargon of Akkad |
King of Kish, Uruk, Lagash, and Umma ca. 2214 - 2206 BC (short) |
Succeeded by Manishtushu |
| Preceded by Luh-ishan of Awan |
Overlord of Elam ca. 2214 - 2206 BC (short) |
Succeeded by Manishtushu |
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