Sargon I

Not to be confused with Sargon of Akkad.
Sargon I
Issi'ak Assur
Line-drawing of a seal of Sargon I from Kültepe. The seated figure is believed to be the god Ashur, with Sargon being the figure furthest to the left being led towards him.
King of Assyria
Reignc. 1921 – c. 1881 BC
PredecessorIkunum
SuccessorPuzur-Ashur II
Diedc. 1881 BC
IssuePuzur-Ashur II
FatherIkunum

Sargon I was the king (Išši’ak Aššur, "Steward of Assur"; died c. 1881 BC) during the Old Assyrian period from c. 1921 BC to 1881 BC.

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