Hori High Priest of Osiris | |
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Predecessor | Wenennefer |
Successor | Yuyu |
Dynasty | 19th Dynasty |
Pharaoh | Ramesses II |
Father | Wenennefer |
Mother | Tiy |
Hori was an ancient Egyptian High Priest of Osiris at Abydos, during the reign of pharaohs Ramesses II.
Hori in hieroglyphs |
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Hori came from a long line of High Priests of Osiris, He was the fifth holder of the High Priesthood in his family. [2] He was the son of the High Priest of Osiris Wenennefer and the Chantress of Osiris Tiy. [2]
Hori is known from several sources: [3]
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