Zidanta I
Zidanta I | |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Hantili I |
| Successor | Ammuna |
| Spouse | Hantili's daughter |
| Children | King Ammuna |
| Parent | unknown |
| Relatives | Huzziya I (grandson) |
Zidanta I was a king of the Hittites (Old Kingdom), ruling for 10 years, ca. 1496–1486 BC (short chronology). According to the Edict of Telepinu, this king became a ruler by murder.[1]
Biography
Zidanta was married to a daughter of the King Hantili I. He encouraged and helped Hantili to kill Mursili I and become king. At the end of Hantili's life, Zidanta killed Pišeni, the legitimate heir, together with Pišeni's children and foremost servants, and so made it possible for himself to become king. The royal blood was once again preserved through the female line.
Death
Zidanta was killed by his very own son, Ammuna, who then succeeded him. Zidanta's grandson was Huzziya I.
Notes
- ^ Edict of Telepinu, §18