Hammurabi, an ancient Babylonian ruler from around 1792 to 1750 BCE, is known for the code that bears his name, the Code of Hammurabi. This legal code is one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes, consisting of 282 laws covering various aspects of daily life. It established justice through well-defined penalties, famously encapsulated in the principle of "an eye for an eye." The Code reflects the social structure and values of Babylonian society and has had a lasting influence on subsequent legal systems, demonstrating the importance of law in governance and public order in ancient civilizations.