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 As kingship independently developed in diverse places and as distinct cultures had their own systems of government and rulership, there is no one "first king of the world" who is universally acknowledged. Furthermore, rather than being a historical fact, the idea of a single monarch ruling the entire world is more mythological or metaphorical. Some of the first known rulers in history are as follows: Sargon of Akkad (about the 23rd century BCE): Sargon of Akkad is regarded as one of the first named emperors, having established the Akkadian Empire in Mesopotamia. Many people consider his empire to be among the first multiethnic empires in history.  Narmer (about the 31st century BCE): A common claim is that Narmer, also called Menes, united Upper and Lower Egypt, founded the First Dynasty, and established the foundations of early Egyptian civilization. Kish's Enmebaragesi (c. 26th century BCE): One of the earliest kings to be referenced in Sumerian scriptures is Enmebarag...