Hammurabi (Babylonian King)

Hammurabi was a king of Babylon who ruled from around 1792 to 1750 BCE. He is best known for creating one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes, known as the Code of Hammurabi. This set of laws, inscribed on a stone stele, covered various aspects of daily life, including trade, family relations, and justice. The principles embodied in the code emphasized accountability and the idea of "an eye for an eye," highlighting the relationship between personal responsibility and societal order. Hammurabi's influence extended beyond his reign, shaping legal thought for centuries to come.