Gilgamesh
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Gilgamesh was born in Uruk . He died in Uruk .
Gilgamesh
Summary
Gilgamesh is a mythological king[1]. He was born in Uruk[2]. He passed away in Uruk[3]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[4]
Key Facts
- Gilgamesh's place of birth was Uruk[2].
- Gilgamesh passed away in Uruk[3].
- Gilgamesh's father was Lugalbanda[5].
- Gilgamesh's mother was Ninsun[6].
- A child of Gilgamesh was Ur-Nungal[7].
- Gilgamesh held the position of Lugal[8].
- Gilgamesh is recorded as male[9].
- Gilgamesh's instance of is recorded as mythological king[10].
- Gilgamesh's instance of is recorded as literary character[11].
- Gilgamesh's Commons category is recorded as Gilgamesh[12].
- Gilgamesh's said to be the same as is recorded as Dhul-Qarnayn[13].
- Gilgamesh's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Gilgamesh[14].
- Gilgamesh's floruit is recorded as 3000 BC[15].
- Gilgamesh's described by source is recorded as Epic of Gilgamesh[16].
- Gilgamesh's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[17].
- Gilgamesh's present in work is recorded as Book of Giants[18].
- Gilgamesh's present in work is recorded as Civilization VI[19].
- Gilgamesh's present in work is recorded as Epic of Gilgamesh[20].
- Gilgamesh's present in work is recorded as Sumerian King List[21].
- Gilgamesh's start of work period is recorded as 2800 BC[22].
- Gilgamesh's end of work period is recorded as 2700 BC[23].
- Gilgamesh's documentation files at is recorded as SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[24].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Uruk[2], Gilgamesh… his father was Lugalbanda[5]. His mother was Ninsun[6].
Career and Affiliations
Gilgamesh held the position of Lugal[8].
Personal Life
A child of Gilgamesh was Ur-Nungal[7].
Death and Burial
Gilgamesh died in Uruk[3].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Gilgamesh include he[25], a dramatico-musical work[26] and Epic of him[27], a literary work[28], founded in -2100[29].
Why It Matters
Gilgamesh has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[4] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
Entities named for him include he[25], a dramatico-musical work[26] and Epic of him[27], a literary work[28], founded in -2100[29].
FAQs
Where was Gilgamesh born?
Gilgamesh's place of birth was Uruk[2].
Where did Gilgamesh die?
Gilgamesh passed away in Uruk[3].
Who were Gilgamesh's parents?
Gilgamesh's father was Lugalbanda[5]. Gilgamesh's mother was Ninsun[6].