List of ancient Egyptians

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This is a list of ancient Egyptian people who have articles on Wikipedia. The list covers key ancient Egyptian individuals from the start of the first dynasty until the end of the ancient Egyptian nation in 343 BC.

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Note that the dates given are approximate. The list that is presented below is based on the conventional chronology of Ancient Egypt, mostly based on the Digital Egypt for Universities database developed by the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology.

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NameMain titleDynastyDateComment
Aabeni High Steward13th dynastyf. c. 19th century-17th century BCHigh Steward of the early Thirteenth Dynasty
Aahotepre Pharaoh14th dynasty(fl. c. mid-17th century BC)Pharaoh of Canaanite descent from the 14th Dynasty possibly identical to 'Ammu.
Aat Queen12th dynasty(fl. c. late-19th century BC)Queen and wife of Amenemhat III.
Abar Queen25th dynasty(fl. c. mid-8th century BC)Egyptian queen, the mother of King Taharqa and probably the wife of King Piye.
Achillas Military commanderPtolemaic(fl. mid-1st century BC)Commander under the Ptolemaic Egyptian king Ptolemy XIII. Executed at the orders of Arsinoe IV of Egypt by Ganymedes.
Addaya Diplomat18th dynasty(fl. c. mid-14th century BC)Egyptian commissioner in southern Canaan mentioned in the Amarna letters. He probably served under Pharaohs Amenhotep III and/or Akhenaten.
Agathoclea MistressPtolemaic(fl. c. late-3rd century BC)Mistress of the Ptolemaic king Ptolemy IV Philopator and sister of his chief minister, Agathocles. Together, they managed to achieve complete influence over Ptolemy IV.
Agathocles MinisterPtolemaic(fl. c. late-3rd century BC)Chief minister of the Ptolemaic king Ptolemy IV Philopator and brother of the king's mistress Agathoclea. Together, they managed to achieve complete influence over Ptolemy IV.
Ahaneith Queen1st dynasty(fl. c. 30th century BC)Wife of King Djet
Ahhotep I Queen17th dynasty(fl. c. mid-16th century BC)Daughter of Queen Tetisheri and Senakhtenre Ahmose, and was probably the sister, as well as the wife, of pharaoh Seqenenre Tao. Ahhotep reigned as regent until her son, Ahmose I, was of age. Also known as Ahhotpe or Aahhotep.
Ahhotep II Queen17th dynasty(fl. c. mid-16th century BC)Probably the Great Royal Wife of pharaoh Kamose.
Ahmes Scribe17th dynasty(fl. c. mid-17th century BC)Wrote the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus, a work of Ancient Egyptian mathematics. Also called Ahmose.
Senakhtenre Ahmose Pharaoh17th dynastyfl. c. mid-16th century BCPharaoh of the late 17th dynasty, his existence and complete name were confirmed by recent archeological discoveries.
Ahmose I Pharaoh18th dynasty(reigned c. 1549 BC – c. 1524 BC)Founder of the 18th dynasty. He was a son of pharaoh Seqenenre Tao and brother of the last pharaoh of the seventeenth dynasty, Kamose. During his reign, he completed the conquest and expulsion of the Hyksos from the delta region and restored Theban rule over the whole of Egypt.
Ahmose Princess17th dynasty(fl. c. mid-16th century BC)Daughter of pharaoh Seqenenre Tao by his sister-wife Sitdjehuti. Ahmose was a half-sister of Pharaoh Ahmose I.
Ahmose Queen18th dynasty(fl. c. mid-16th century BC)Wife of 18th dynasty pharaoh, Thutmose I, and the mother of queen and later, pharaoh, Hatshepsut.
Ahmose King's son
High Priest of Re
18th dynasty(fl. c. late 15th century BC)Probably a son of pharaoh Amenhotep II. He was in office as High Priest of Re in Heliopolis during the reign of his brother Thutmose IV.
Ahmose, son of Ebana Military Commander17th/18th dynasty(fl. c. mid to late-16th century BC)Served in the Egyptian military under the 17th and 18th dynasty pharaohs Seqenenre Tao, Ahmose I, Amenhotep I, and Thutmose I.
Ahmose-ankh Prince18th dynasty(fl. c. mid-16th century BC)Son of Pharaoh Ahmose I and queen Ahmose Nefertari. He was the crown prince but pre-deceased his father.
Ahmose-Henutemipet Princess17th/18th dynasty(fl. c. late-16th century BC)Daughter of Pharaoh Seqenenre Tao and probably Queen Ahhotep I. She was the sister of Ahmose I.
Ahmose-Henuttamehu Princess / Queen17th/18th dynasty(fl. c. late-16th century BC)Daughter of 17th dynasty pharaoh Seqenenre Tao by his sister-wife Ahmose-Inhapi. She was probably married to her half-brother Pharaoh Ahmose I. Ahmose-Henuttamehu was a half-sister to Queen Ahmose-Nefertari.
Ahmose-Inhapi Princess / Queen17th dynasty(fl. c. mid-16th century BC)Daughter of Pharaoh Senakhtenre Ahmose and was sister to Pharaoh Seqenenre Tao, and the queens Ahhotep I and Sitdjehuti. She was married to her (half-)brother Seqenenre Tao and they had a daughter, Ahmose-Henuttamehu.
Ahmose-Meritamon Princess17th dynasty(fl. c. late-16th century BC)Probably a daughter of Seqenenre Tao. Her mummy was found in the Deir el-Bahri cache and is now in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
Ahmose-Meritamun Princess / Queen18th dynasty(fl. c. late-16th century BC)Daughter of Ahmose I and Ahmose Nefertari, and was queen of her brother Amenhotep I.
Ahmose-Nebetta Princess17th dynasty(fl. c. mid-16th century BC)Probably the daughter of Seqenenre Tao and a sister of Ahmose I.
Ahmose Nefertari Princess / Queen17th/18th dynasty(fl. c. mid to late-16th century BC)Daughter of Seqenenre Tao and Ahhotep I, and royal sister and the wife of pharaoh Ahmose I. Following Ahmose I's death, Ahmose-Nefertari became the regent for her son Amenhotep I and ruled until he was old enough to rule on his own.
Ahmose Pen-Nekhebet Military Commander18th dynasty(fl. c. late-16th to early-15th century BC)Egyptian official and military commander who started his career under Ahmose I and served all subsequent pharaohs until Thutmose III.
Ahmose Sapair Prince17th dynasty(fl. c. mid-16th century BC)Probably a son of Pharaoh Seqenenre Tao and a brother of Ahmose I.
Ahmose-Sitamun Princess18th dynasty(fl. c. late-16th century BC)Daughter of Pharaoh Ahmose I and sister of Amenhotep I. A colossal statue of hers stood before the eighth pylon at Karnak.
Ahmose called Si-Tayit Viceroy of Kush18th dynasty(fl. c. late-16th century BC)Viceroy of Kush during the reign of Ahmose I. Possibly the first Viceroy to serve in that capacity. Early in the reign of Amenhotep I, the position passed from Si-Tayit to his son Ahmose called Turo.
Ahmose-Sitkamose Princess / Queen17th/18th dynasty(fl. c. late-16th century BC)Probably the daughter of Pharaoh Kamose. She probably married Ahmose I. Also called Sitkamose.
Ahmose-Tumerisy Princess17th dynasty(fl. c. mid-16th century BC)Probably a daughter of pharaoh Seqenenre Tao and a sister of Ahmose I.
Ahmose called Turo Viceroy of Kush18th dynasty(fl. c. late-16th century BC)Viceroy of Kush under Amenhotep I and Tuthmosis I. Son of Ahmose called Si-Tayit.
Akhenaten Pharaoh18th dynasty(reigned c. 1353 BC – c. 1336 BC)Known before the 5th year of his reign as Amenhotep IV (or Amenophis IV). He abandoned traditional Egyptian polytheism and introducing worship centered on Aten. Also called Echnaton or Akhenaton.
Akhraten King of Kush(reigned c. 350 BC – c. 335 BC)Possibly a son of Harsiotef and a brother of Nastasen. Akhraten may have been succeeded by Nastasen.
Alara of Nubia King of Kush(fl. c. early-8th century BC)Founder of the Napatan royal dynasty and was the first recorded prince of Nubia. He unified all of Upper Nubia from Meroë to the Third Cataract. His successors would comprise the 25th Dynasty of Egypt.
Alexander Helios PrincePtolemaic(40 BC – c. 29 BC)Eldest son of queen Cleopatra VII and Roman triumvir Mark Antony.
Amanibakhi King of Kush(fl. c. mid-4th century BC)Kushite King of Meroe. The successor of Akhraten and the predecessor of Nastasen.
Amanineteyerike King of Kush(fl. c. late-5th century BC)Kushite King of Meroe. The son of King Malewiebamani, and brother of Baskakeren. His predecessor Talakhamani was either an older brother or an uncle. His name is also written as Amanneteyerike, Aman-nete-yerike, or Irike-Amannote.
Amasis II Pharaoh26th dynasty(reigned c. 570 BC – c. 526 BC)Based at Sais and the successor to Apries. Under Amasis II, Egypt's agricultural based economy reached its zenith. He was able to defeat an invasion of Egypt by the Babylonian king Nebuchadrezzar II. Also called Ahmose II.
Amenemhat I Pharaoh12th dynasty(reigned c. 1991 BC – c. 1962 BC)First ruler of the 12th dynasty. Amenemhat I was a vizier of his predecessor Mentuhotep IV. He moved the capital from Thebes to Itjtawy.
Amenemhat II Pharaoh12th dynasty(reigned c. 1929 BC – c. 1895 BC)Third pharaoh of the 12th dynasty of Egypt. He was the son of Senusret I through the latter's chief wife, Queen Neferu III.
Amenemhat III Pharaoh12th dynasty(reigned c. 1860 BC – c. 1814 BC)Sixth king of the 12th dynasty. Son of Senusret III.
Amenemhat IV Pharaoh12th dynasty(reigned c. 1815 BC – c. 1806 BC)Seventh king of the 12th dynasty. Possibly a son of Amenemhat III.
Amenemhat V Sekhemkare Pharaoh13th dynasty(fl. c. early 18th century BC)Egyptian king of the 13th Dynasty. He appears as 'Sekhemkare' in the Turin King List.
Amenemhet VI Pharaoh13th dynasty(fl. c. mid-18th century BC)Seventh king of the Thirteenth Dynasty according to the Turin Canon.
Amenemhat Nomarch12th dynasty(fl. 20th century BCE)Also known as Ameny, a governor at Men'at Khufu during the reign of pharaoh Senusret I.
Amenemhat High Priest of Amun18th dynasty(fl. c. late-15th century BC)High Priest of Amun during the reign of pharaoh Amenhotep II.
Amenemhat Prince18th dynasty(fl. c. mid-15th century BC)Son of Pharaoh Thutmose III. He was the eldest son and appointed heir but predeceased his father.
Amenemhat Prince18th dynasty(fl. c. early-14th century BC)Son of Pharaoh Thutmose IV. He died young and was buried in his father's tomb.
Amenemhatankh Prince12th dynasty(fl. c. early 19th century BC)Son of Amenemhat II.
Amenemipet called Pairy Vizier18th dynasty(fl. c. late-15th century BC)Served during the reigns of Amenhotep II and Thutmose IV.
Amenemnisu Pharaoh21st dynasty(reigned c. 1051 BC – c. 1047 BC)Second pharaoh of the 21st dynasty. Only ruled 4 years.
Amenemope Pharaoh21st dynasty(reigned c. 1001 BC – c. 992 BC)Son of Psusennes I and Queen Mutnedjemet. He was the successor to his father, and after c. 9 years of rule, he was succeeded by Osorkon the Elder. AMenemope was buried in Tanis.
Amenemopet Prince18th dynasty(fl. c. late-15th century BC)Probably a son of Amenhotep II. Known from stela from Giza, and possibly depicted on the stela of the royal nurse Senetruiu.
Amenemopet Princess18th dynasty(fl. c. early-14th century BC)Probably a daughter of Thutmose IV. Buried with other royal princesses in the Sheikh Abd el-Qurna cache.
Amenemopet Viceroy of Kush19th dynasty(fl. c. early-13th century BC)Served as Viceroy of Kush during the reign of the 19th dynasty pharaoh Seti I.
Amenemope ScribeRamesside(fl. c. late-12th century BC)Amenemope, son of Kanakht, is thought to be the author of the Instruction of Amenemope , an Egyptian text written in the Ramesside Period. His discourses are presented in the traditional form of instructions from father to son on how to live a good and moral life.
Amenhotep I Pharaoh18th dynasty(reigned c. 1526 BC – c. 1506 BC)Second pharaoh of the 18th dynasty of Egypt. He was the son of Ahmose I and queen Ahmose-Nefertari. He inherited an enlarged kingdom formed by his father's military conquests and maintained dominance over Nubia and the Nile Delta. Also called Amenophis I'.
Amenhotep II Pharaoh18th dynasty(reigned c. 1427 BC – c. 1400 BC)Son of Thutmose III and Queen Merytre-Hatshepsut. Also called Amenophis II'.
Amenhotep III Pharaoh18th dynasty(reigned c. 1391 BC – c. 1353 BC)Son of Thutmose IV and queen Mutemwia. His lengthy reign was a period of unprecedented prosperity and artistic splendour, when Egypt reached the peak of her artistic and international power. Also called Amenophis III'.
Amenhotep IV (see Akhenaten)Pharaoh18th dynastySon of Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye. Changed his name to Akhenaten in the 4th year of his reign.
Amenhotep, son of Hapu Architect18th dynasty(fl. c. mid-14th century BC)Amenhotep, son of Hapu, was an architect, a priest, a scribe, and a public official, who held a number of offices under Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Amenhotep High Priest of Amun18th dynasty(fl. c. mid-15th century BC)High priest in the Temple of Amun.
Amenhotep High Priest of Amun20th dynasty(fl. c. late-12th century BC)High priest of Amun under the 20th dynasty pharaohs Ramesses IX to Ramesses XI. He was also the vizier and first prophet of Amun-resonther.
Amenhotep Prince18th dynasty(fl. c. late-15th century BC)Son and possibly the designated heir of Amenhotep II.
Amenhotep Huy High steward of Memphis18th dynasty(fl. c. mid-14th century BC)High steward of Memphis under Amenhotep III. He was one of the highest officials at the royal court.
Amenhotep-Huy Vizier18th dynasty(fl. c. mid-14th century BC)Served during the reign of the 18th dynasty pharaoh Amenhotep III. He was also director of Upper and Lower Egypt and overseer of all the works of the King in Upper and Lower Egypt.
Amenia Noble Woman18th dynasty(fl. c. late-14th century BC)First wife of the pharaoh Horemheb, the last ruler of the 18th dynasty. Amenia died before Horemheb became Pharaoh. Buried in Saqqara.
Amenirdis I Khaneferumut God's Wife of Amun25th dynasty(fl. c. 714 BC – c. 700 BC)Kushite princess, daughter of Pharaoh Kashta and Queen Pebatjma.
Amenirdis II Divine Adoratrice of Amun25th dynasty(fl. c. 650 BC – c. 640 BC)Daughter of the Kushite pharaoh Taharqa and was adopted by Shepenupet II, daughter of Piye, to become Divine Adoratrice of Amun.
Amenmesse Pharaoh19th dynasty(reigned c.1202 BC – c.1199 BC)Possibly the son of Pharaoh Merneptah and Queen Takhat. Amenmesse likely usurped the throne from Seti II, Merneptah's son. The two may have ruled as rivals until Seti II defeated Amenmesse. Also called Amenmesses or Amenmose.
Amenmose Noble man18th dynasty(fl. c. mid-15th century BC)Egyptian noble who lived during the reigns of the Pharaohs Thutmose III and Amenhotep II.
Amenmose Prince18th dynasty(fl. c. late-16th century BC)Eldest son and designated heir of Thutmose I. He predeceased his father.
Amenmose Vizier19th dynasty(fl. c. late-13th century BC)Vizier of Egypt during the reigns of the Pharaohs Amenmesse and Seti II.
Amethu called Ahmose Vizier18th dynasty(fl. c. mid-15th century BC)Held this position during the reigns of the Pharaohs Thutmose II and Hatshepsut and during the early years of the reign of Thutmose III.
Ameny Qemau Pharaoh13th dynasty(fl. c. mid-18th century BC)Ruled during the early 13th dynasty. A pyramid in southern Dahshur was constructed for him. Possibly also known as Sehotepibre.
Ammeris Governor of Sais26th dynasty(died c. 695 BCE)Vassal of Shabaka of the 25th dynasty, installed as governor of Sais by him.
Amun-her-khepeshef Prince19th dynasty(fl. c. 1280 BC – c. 1250 BC)First-born son of the 19th dynasty Pharaoh Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari. He was the crown prince of Egypt but predeceased his father. His name is also written as Amonhirkhopshef and earlier in his life as Amun-her-wenemef.
Amun-her-khepeshef Prince20th dynasty(fl. c. early-12th century BC)Eldest son and appointed heir of the 20th dynasty Pharaoh Ramesses III.
Amyrtaeus of SaisPharaoh28th dynasty(reigned 404 BC – 399 BC)Only king of the 28th dynasty of Egypt who ruled after the first Persian occupation of Egypt. Amyrtaeus started a revolt against Darius II of Persia in 411 BC and following the death of Darius declared himself king. Amyrtaeus was defeated in a battle with his successor, Nepherites I of Mendes, and executed. Also known as Amenirdisu of Sais.
Analmaye King of Kush(fl. c. mid-6th century BC)Succeeded King Malonaqen and was in turn succeeded by King Amaninatakilebte.
Anat-her Pharaoh, prince or chieftain15th or 16th dynasty or contemporaneous with 12th dynasty(fl. c. late-19th to mid-17th century BC)Obscur semitic ruler during the second intermediate period. Possibly a vassal of the Hyksos, a Hyksos prince, or a Canaanite chieftain contemporaneous with the 12th dynasty.
Anedjib Pharaoh1st dynasty(fl. c. 30th century BC)Possibly a son of King Den.
Anen Second Prophet of Amun18th dynasty(fl. c. mid-15th century BC)Brother of Queen Tiye, the wife of Amenhotep III.
Anhotep Viceroy of Kush19th dynasty(fl. c. 13th century BC)Viceroy of Kush during the reign of Ramesses II.
Ankh-ef-en-Khonsu i Priest of Monthu25th/26th dynasty(fl. c. mid-8th century BC)Best known under the name of Ankh-af-na-khonsu, and as the dedicant of the so-called Stela of Revealing
Ankhefensekhmet High Priest of Ptah21st dynasty(fl. c. mid-10th century BC)Probably served during the reigns of king Psusennes II and king Shoshenq I.
Ankherfenedjef Prince4th dynasty(fl. c. 26th century BC)Son of Nefermaat, the eldest son of pharaoh Sneferu, and of Itet.
Ankhesenamen Queen18th dynasty(fl. c. late-14th century BC)Named Ankhesenpaaten at her birth, she was a daughter of the Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten and Nefertiti and became queen to her (half-) brother Tutankhamun. Following their marriage, the couple honored the deities of the restored religion by changing their names to Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamen.
Ankhesenpaaten Tasherit Princess18th dynasty(fl. c. mid-14th century BC)Probably the daughter of Ankhesenamun (who was named Ankhesenpaaten as a princess) and Akhenaten.
Ankhesenpepi I Queen6th dynasty(fl. c. 24th century BC)Queen consort to Pharaoh Pepi I. Ankhesenpepi was a daughter of Nebet, the female vizier, and her husband Khui. Also called Ankhenesmeryre I.
Ankhesenpepi II Queen6th dynasty(fl. c. 23rd century BC)Daughter of Nebet, the female vizier, and her husband Khui. Ankhesenpepi II was married to Pharaoh Pepi I and later was a queen to Merenre Nemtyemsaf I. Also called Ankhenesmeryre II.
Ankhesenpepi III Queen6th dynasty(fl. c. 23rd century BC)Daughter of Nemtyemsaf I and she became the wife of Pepi II.
Ankhesenpepi IV Queen6th dynasty(fl. c. 23rd century BC)Queen of Pharaoh Pepi II. She was the mother of 7th dynasty king Neferkare II.
Ankhhaf Prince, Vizier4th dynasty(fl. c. 26th century BC)Egyptian prince who served as vizier and overseer of works for King Khafre. Ankhhaf was a son of pharaoh Sneferu.
Ankhkherednefer Official22nd dynasty(fl. c. mid-9th century BC)Served under Pharaoh Osorkon II. His name is also written as Ankhrenepnefer and Ankhsherynefer.
Ankhmakis Local KingPtolemaic(fl. early 2nd century BC)Second king (reigned c.199 BC – c.185 BC) of a dynasty which controlled much of Upper Egypt during the reigns of the Egyptian kings Ptolemy IV and Ptolemy V. His name is also written as: Ankhonnophris, Khaonnophris, Chaonnophris and Ankmachis.
Ankhmare Prince, Vizier4th dynasty(fl. c. 26th century BC)Son of King Khafre. Served as vizier.
Ankhnesneferibre God's Wife of Amun26th dynasty(fl. c.mid-6th century BC)Daughter of Psamtik II and his wife Takhuit. She governed Thebes until the Persian conquest of Egypt in 525 BC.
Ankhreshet Prince4th dynasty(fl. c. 26th century BC)Son of Nefermaat, the eldest son of pharaoh Sneferu, and of Itet. His name is also written as Ankhersheretef.
Ankhtifi Nomarch of Hierakonpolis10th/11th dynasty(fl. c. 22nd century BC)Nomarch of Hierakonpolis and a supporter of the Herakleopolitan-based 10th dynasty which was locked in conflict with the Theban-based 11th Dynasty kings for control of Egypt.
Ankhu Vizier13th dynasty(fl. c. late 18th century BC)Vizier during the reigns of King Khendjer and King Sobekhotep II.
Anlamani King of Kush(reigned c. 620 BC – c. 600 BC)During his reign, Kush experienced a revival in its power in the region.
'Apepi Pharaoh14th dynasty(fl. c. mid-17th century BC)Obscure pharaoh of Canaanite descent reigning in the late 14th Dynasty.
Apepi Pharaoh15th dynasty(fl. c. mid-16th century BC)Penultimate Hyksos ruler of Lower and Middle Egypt, belonging to the 15th dynasty and reigning towards the end of the Second Intermediate Period. Also known as Ipepi or Apophis.
Aperanat Pharaoh15th or 16th dynasty(fl. c. mid to late 17th century BC)Semitic ruler of Lower Egypt, easier an early Hyksos king of the 15th Dynasty or a vassal of the Hyksos kings.
Aperel Vizier18th dynasty(fl. c. mid-14th century BC)Also known as Aperia. He was a vizier of Egypt who served during the reigns of the 18th dynasty pharaohs Amenhotep III and Akhenaten.
Apries Wahibre Haaibre Pharaoh26th dynasty(reigned c. 589 BC – c. 567 BC)During his reign, a civil war broke out between Egyptian army troops and foreign mercenaries in the Egyptian army. Egyptians turned for support towards a victorious general, Amasis II, who declared himself pharaoh and Apries fled Egypt.
Aramatle-qo King of Kush(fl. c. mid-6th century BC)Also known as Amtalqa, he was a Nubian king who was the son and successor of King Aspelta and Queen Henuttakhbit.
Aristomenes of Alyzia Regent, MinisterPtolemaic(fl. c. early 2nd century BC)Also known as Aristomenes the Acarnanian. He was regent and chief minister of Egypt in the Ptolemaic period during the reign of the boy king Ptolemy V. Around 196 BC, Ptolemy V took personal control of his kingdom, but Aristomenes remained chief minister until he was removed from power in 192 BC.
Arsinoe I QueenPtolemaic(c. 305 BC – c. 247 BC)First wife of Ptolemy II of Egypt. They had three children, including his successor Ptolemy III of Egypt. Around 274 BC, she was accused by Arsinoe II of plotting against him and went in exile.
Arsinoe II QueenPtolemaic(316 BC–270 BC)Queen of Thrace, Asia Minor and Macedonia and wife of King Lysimachus, her half-brother Ptolemy Keraunos and later co-ruler of Egypt with her brother and husband King Ptolemy II Philadelphus.
Arsinoe III QueenPtolemaic(c. 246 BC – 204 BC)Daughter of Ptolemy III and Berenice II. In 220 BC she married her brother, Ptolemy IV and became queen of Egypt. She reigned 220 BC – 204 BC. She was murdered in a palace coup, shortly after her husband's death.
Arsinoe IV QueenPtolemaic(c. 68 BC–41 BC)Daughter of Ptolemy XII Auletes. Arsinoe IV was a half-sister of Cleopatra VII and Ptolemy XIII. When Julius Caesar arrived in Alexandria in 48 BC and sided with Cleopatra VII, Arsinoe escaped from Alexandria but was later captured and taken to Rome. She lived in a temple in Ephesus until Cleopatra VIII arranged for Mark Antony to have her murdered.
Artakama QueenPtolemaicfl. c. 4th century BCSecond wife of Ptolemy I Soter. Artakama married Ptolemy (then a general) in April 324 BC at the Susa marriage festival as ordered by Alexander the Great.
Ashakhet I High Priest of Ptah21st dynasty(fl. c. mid-11th century BC)Served as high priest during the reigns of Amenemnisu and possibly Psusennes I.
Ashakhet II High Priest of Ptah21st dynasty(fl. c. mid-10th century BC)Served during the reigns of King Siamun and King Psusennes II.
Aspelta King of Kush(reigned c. 600 BC – c. 580 BC)Ruler of the kingdom of Kush. Egyptian forces invaded Kush because Pharaoh Psamtik II saw Aspelta as a threat to his authority over Upper Egypt. The capital, Napata, was sacked so Aspelta moved the Nubian capital to Meroë.
Atakhebasken Queen25th dynasty(fl. c. late 8th century BC)Also known as Akhetbasaken. She was the queen consort to pharaoh Taharqa.
Atlanersa King of Kush(reigned c. 656 BC – c. 640 BC)Nubian king who was the successor of Tantamani, the last ruler of the 25th Nubian dynasty in Egypt. In contrast to his predecessor, Atlanersa's kingdom was restricted to the region of Kush south of Aswan.
Ay Kheperkheprure Pharaoh18th dynasty(reigned c. 1323 BC – c.1319 BC)Penultimate pharaoh of Egypt's 18th dynasty. He was pharaoh for a brief period, although he was a close advisor to two or three of the pharaohs who reigned before him and was the power behind the throne during Tutankhamun's reign.
(Queen) Queen13th dynasty(fl. c. late-18th century BC)Possibly the wife of the 13th dynasty king Sobekhotep II.

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NameMain titleDynastyDateComment
Babaef Vizier4th dynasty(fl. c. 26th century BC)Also known as Khnumbaf. He was a vizier during the reign of king Shepseskaf. He was probably the son of the vizier Duaenre.
Bakenkhonsu High Priest of Amun19th dynasty(c. 1303 BC – c. 1213 BC)From the time of pharaoh Ramesses II.
Bakenranef Pharaoh24th dynasty(reigned 725 BC – 720 BC)Also known as Bocchoris. Was briefly a king of the 24th dynasty of Egypt. Based at Sais in the western Delta. Captured and executed by Shabaka, a king of the 25th dynasty.
Bakenrenef Vizier26th dynasty(7th century BCE)From the time of pharaoh Psamtik I.
Baketwernel Queen20th dynasty(fl. c. late-12th century BC)Great Royal Wife of Ramesses IX.
Baqet III Nomarch of Men'at Khufu11th dynasty(fl. c. 21st century BCE)From the time of pharaoh Mentuhotep II.
Baskakeren King of Kush(fl. c. late-5th century BC)King of Kush (reigned c. 405 BC – c. 404 BC) and was probably a son of King Malewiebamani and the younger brother of King Amanineteyerike. He succeeded Amanineteyerike to the throne.
Baufra Prince4th dynasty(fl. c. 26th century BC)Also known as Baufre or Bauefre. Baufra was a son of Pharaoh Khufu.
Bay Irsu Chancellor19th dynasty(fl. c. late-13th century BC)Served under pharaoh Seti II and later became an influential powerbroker in the closing stages of the 19th dynasty. Executed.
Bebi Vizier11th dynastyfl. c. 21st century BCEgyptian vizier under king Mentuhotep II.
Bebiankh Pharaoh16th dynastyfl. c. early-16th century BCAlso known as Seuserenre Bebiankh. The successor of king Semenre.
Bebnum Pharaoh14th or 16th dynastyfl. c. early to mid 17th century BCObscur ruler of Lower or Upper Egypt during the Second Intermediate Period. Only known from the Turin King List.
Behenu Queen6th dynastyfl. c. 23rd century BCThought to have been the wife of either Pepi I or of Pepi II.
Bek (or Bak)Royal Sculptor18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCChief royal sculptor during the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaten. Bek followed the king to Akhetaten, the city founded by Akhenaten. He oversaw the construction of the great temple statues of the king.
Beketamun Princess18th dynasty(fl. c. mid-15th century BC)Also known as Beket. A daughter of Pharaoh Thutmose III.
Beketaten Princess18th dynasty(fl. c. mid-14th century BC)Youngest daughter of Pharaoh Amenhotep III and Tiye and thus the sister of Pharaoh Akhenaten.
Benerib Queen1st dynasty(fl. 31st century BC)Most likely a wife of pharaoh Hor-Aha, but she was not the mother of his heir, Djer.
Berenice Princess/QueenPtolemaic(fl. 261 BC – 246 BC)Also known as Berenice Syra. Daughter of the Egyptian king Ptolemy II Philadelphus and Arsinoe I. She married the Seleucid monarch Antiochus II Theos who divorced his wife, Laodice I. When Antiochus II died, Berenice claimed the regency for her son, Seleucus. However, both Berenice and her son were then killed by Laodice I.
Berenice I QueenPtolemaic(c. 340 BC – c. 275 BC)Macedonian noblewoman who, through her marriage to Ptolemy I Soter, became the first queen of the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt. Berenice travelled to Egypt as a lady-in-waiting to Eurydice, Ptolemy I's wife. Ptolemy I married Berenice in 317 BC.
Berenice II QueenPtolemaic(c. 267 BC – c. 221 BC)Daughter of Magas of Cyrene and Queen Apama II. Her husband, Demetrius the Fair, a Macedonian prince, moved to Cyrene where he became the lover of her mother Apama. So Berenice had him killed in Apama's bedroom. Afterwards she married the Egyptian king, Ptolemy III Euergetes.
Berenice III QueenPtolemaic(120 – 80 BC)Ruled jointly with her uncle/husband Ptolemy X Alexander I (101 BC–88 BC). After Ptolemy X died, Ptolemy IX Lathyros reclaimed the throne, but when he died in 81 BC, Berenice took over the throne. The Roman Republic intervened and forced her to marry Ptolemy XI Alexander II, but he had her killed 19 days later.
Berenice IV QueenPtolemaic(77 BC – 55 BC)Reigned 57 BC – 55 BC. She was a daughter of Ptolemy XII and Cleopatra V. After Cleopatra V's death, Berenice assumed the throne but was forced to marry Seleucus VII Kybiosaktes. So she had him murdered to remain sole ruler. After Ptolemy XII retook the throne with the aid of Roman soldiers, he had Berenice executed.
Betrest Queen1st dynasty(fl. c. 30th century BC)Mother of the pharaoh Semerkhet.
Bintanath Queen19th dynasty(fl. c. 13th century BC)Also known as Bentanath. A daughter and later wife of the 19th dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh Ramesses II.
Buneb Prince4th dynasty(fl. c. 26th century BC)Son of Nefermaat, the eldest son of pharaoh Sneferu and Itet.
Bunefer Queen4th/5th dynasty(fl. c. 26th century BC)Her title as a priestess of Shepseskaf means she may have been a wife or daughter of Shepseskaf or she was the wife of king Thamphthis.

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NameMain titleDynastyDateComment
Charmian Servant to CleopatraPtolemaicc. 1st century BCTrusted servant and advisor to the historical Cleopatra VII of Egypt. Died with Cleopatra.
ChephrenPharaoh4th dynastysee Khafre
CheopsPharaoh4th dynastysee Khufu
Cleomenes of Naucratis NomarchPtolemaicc. 4th century BCGreek of Naucratis in Egypt, was appointed by Alexander III of Macedon as nomarch of the Arabian district of Egypt and receiver of the tributes from all the districts of Egypt and the neighboring part of Africa (331 BC).

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NameMain titleDynastyDateComment
Dakhamunzu Queen18th dynasty(fl. c. 14th century BC)Also called Dahamunzu. An Egyptian queen known from the Hittite annals The Deeds of Suppiluliuma , which were composed by Suppiluliuma I's son Mursili II. The identity of this queen has not yet been established with any degree of certainty and Dakhamunzu has variously been identified as either Nefertiti, Meritaten or Ankhesenamen.
Dagi Vizier11th dynasty(fl. c. 21st century BC)Egyptian vizier of the 11th dynasty during the reign of Mentuhotep II.
Dedi Magician4th dynasty(fl. c. 26th century BC) Soothsayer and magician in an Ancient Egyptian tale set in the era of Khufu, one of a number of stories to be found in the Westcar Papyrus.
Dedumose I Pharaoh13th dynasty(fl. c. mid-17th century BC)Pharaoh of Egypt during the 13th dynasty. Also known as Tutimaios.
Dedumose II Pharaoh16th dynasty(fl. c. mid-17th century BC)Native Egyptian king of the 16th Theban dynasty during the Second Intermediate Period. His Horus name was Djedneferre.
Demetrius the Fair King of CyrenePtolemaic(c. 285 BC – c.249 BC)Reigned 250 BC – c. 249 BC. He was a son of King Demetrius I of Macedon and Ptolemais. When the Cyrenaean king Magas died in 250 BC, his widow, Apama II summoned Demetrius from Macedonia to become king of Cyrenaica and marry her daughter Berenice II. Shortly after his marriage to Berenice, Demetrius and Apama became lovers. In a jealous rage, Berenice killed Demetrius. Also known as Demetrius the Handsome.
Den Pharaoh1st dynasty(fl. c. 30th century BC)Son of Queen Merneith. He was the first to use the title King of the Two Lands, and the first depicted as wearing the double crowns.
Didia High Priest of Ptah19th dynasty(fl. c. mid-13th century BC)High Priest of Ptah during the reign of the 19th dynasty pharaoh, Ramesses II. Didia succeeded his father Pahemnetjer into the office.
Djaty Prince4th dynasty(fl. c. 26th century BC)Son of Queen Meresankh II and either pharaoh Djedefre or pharaoh Khafre. Also known as Djati, Zaty, Zati.
Djau Vizier6th dynasty(fl. c. 23rd century BC)Member of an influential family from Abydos; his mother was the vizier Nebet. His two sisters Ankhesenpepi I and Ankhesenpepi II married Pharaoh Pepi I.
Djedefhor Prince4th dynasty(fl. c. 26th century BC)Son of Pharaoh Khufu and brother of pharaohs Djedefre and Khafre. Also known as Hordjedef.
DjedefptahPharaoh4th dynastysee Thamphthis
Djedefre Pharaoh4th dynasty(fl. c. 26th century BC)Reigned c. 2566 BC – c. 2558 BC, the son and immediate successor of Khufu. Djedefre was the first king to use the title Son of Ra, which is seen as an indication of the growing popularity of the cult of the solar god Ra. Also known as Radjedef.
Djedhor Pharaoh30th dynasty(fl. c. 4th century BC)Reigned 362–360 BC. He was the son and immediate successor of Nakhtnebef. Also known as Djedher, Takhos and Teos.
Djedi Prince4th dynasty(fl. c. 26th century BC)Son of Rahotep and Nofret and nephew of the pharaoh Khufu.
Djediufankh PriestAncient Egyptian priest who lived between 2,000 and 4,000 years ago.
Djedkare Isesi Pharaoh5th dynastyReigned c. 2414 BC – c. 2375 BCBuilt his pyramid at Saqqara instead of Abusir. Also referred to as Tancheres.
Djedkare Shemai Pharaoh7th dynasty(fl. c. 22nd century BC)7th dynasty king of Egypt during the First Intermediate Period.
Djedkhonsuefankh High Priest of Amun21st dynasty(fl. c. mid-11th century BC)High Priest of Amun in Thebes. He was a son of Pinedjem I and succeeded his brother Masaherta during a time of great turmoil in the city of Thebes.
Djedptahiufankh Prophet of Amun22nd dynasty(fl. c. mid-10th century BC)Served as the 3rd or 4th Prophet of Amun and was the husband of Nestanebtishru (who was the daughter of Pinudjem II and Neskhons) during the reign of pharaoh Shoshenq.
Djefatnebti Queen3rd dynasty(fl. c. 27th century BC)Probably a wife of the 3rd dynasty Egyptian king Huni.
Djefatsen Princess4th dynasty(fl. c. 26th century BC)Daughter of Nefermaat, the eldest son of pharaoh Sneferu and Itet.
Djehuti Pharaoh16th dynasty(fl. c. late-17th century BC)Egyptian pharaoh belonging to the Theban 16th dynasty based in Upper Egypt during the Second Intermediate period. Also called Djehuty Sekhemresementawy or Thuty.
Djehutihotep Nomarch of Hermopolis Magna12th dynasty(fl. 20th-19th century BCE)Mainly known for the fine decorations on his tomb depicting how colossal statues were transported.
Djehuty General18th dynasty(fl. c. mid-15th century BC)General under the Egyptian king Thutmosis III in the 18th dynasty. He led Egyptian forces in the capture of Joffa (modern Jaffa) in Canaan. Also referred to as Thuti or Thutii.
Djehutyemhat King of Hermopolis Magna25th dynasty(fl. late-8th century BCE)Local pharaoh at Hermopolis Magna, vassal of the 25th dynasty.
Djehutynakht Nomarch of Hermopolis Magna11th-12th dynasty(fl. 21st-20th century BCE)Known for his large funerary equipment, exhibited at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
Djer Pharaoh1st dynasty(fl. c. 31st century BC)Second or third pharaoh of the 1st dynasty of Egypt.
Djeseretnebti Queen3rd dynasty(fl. c. 27th century BC)Wife of pharaoh Sekhemkhet from the 3rd dynasty. They were possibly the parents of pharaoh Khaba, Sekhemkhet's successor.
Djet Pharaoh1st dynasty(fl. c. 30th century BC)Egyptian pharaoh of the 1st dynasty. Also referred to as Wadj, Zet, and Uadji or Uenephes.
Djoser Pharaoh3rd dynasty(reigned c. 2668 BC – c. 2649 BC)Best-known pharaoh of the 3rd dynasty of Egypt. He commissioned his official, Imhotep, to build the Step Pyramid for him at Saqqara. Also referred to as Netjerikhet, Tosarthros, Zoser, Dzoser, Zozer, Dsr, Djeser, Djésèr, Horus-Netjerikhet, and Horus-Netjerichet.
Double Falcon KingPredynastic(fl. c. 32nd century BC)Predynastic ruler of Lower Egypt.
Duaenhor Prince4th dynasty(fl. c. 26th century BC)Probably a son of Prince Kawab (son of Khufu) and Hetepheres II.
Duaenre Vizier4th dynasty(fl. c. 26th century BC)Son of King Khafre and Queen Meresankh III.
Duatentopet (or Tentopet)Queen20th dynasty(fl. c. mid-12th century BC)Wife of Pharaoh Ramesses IV and mother of Ramesses V.
Duathathor-Henuttawy Princess / Queen21st dynasty(fl. c. early-11th century BC)Probably the daughter of Ramesses XI, last king of the 20th dynasty, and queen Tentamun. She married Pinedjem I, the Theban High Priest of Amun who effectively ruled Upper Egypt during the reign of Ramesses XI.

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NameMain titleDynastyDateComment
Eratosthenes MathematicianPtolemaicc. 276 BC – c. 195 BCEratosthenes was born in Cyrene (in modern-day Libya). He was the third chief librarian of the Great Library of Alexandria, the center of science and learning in the ancient world, and died in the capital of Ptolemaic Egypt.
Euclid of AlexandriaMathematicianPtolemaic(fl. c. late 4th century BC)Greek mathematician, known as the "Father of Geometry". He was active in Alexandria during the reign of Ptolemy I. In his best-known work, Elements, Euclid deduced the principles of what is now called Euclidean geometry. Euclid also wrote on perspective, conic sections, spherical geometry, number theory, and rigor.
Eurydice QueenPtolemaic(fl. c. late 4th century BC)Daughter of the Macedonian general Antipater and wife of Ptolemy, the son of Lagus, later Ptolemy I of Egypt. She married Ptolemy around 320 BC and was the mother of Ptolemy Keraunos, Meleager, Ptolemais and Lysandra.

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NameMain titleDynastyDateComment
Ganymedes Tutor of Arsinoe IV, Military CommanderPtolemaic(fl. c. 60 BC – 47 BC)Tutor of Cleopatra VII's half-sister and rival, Arsinoë IV. During the civil war Ganymedes commanded Arsinoës' forces. In 47 BC Caesar won a decisive battle against Ganymedes who perished after fleeing the battle.
Gautseshen Princess21st dynasty(fl. c. late-11th century BC)Egyptian priestess, daughter of Menkheperre, High Priest of Amun. Her mother was Princess Isetemkheb, a daughter of Pharaoh Psusennes I.
Gemenefkhonsbak King of Tanis25th dynasty(fl. c. early-7th century BCE)Local pharaoh at Tanis after the fall of the Tanite 22nd dynasty.
Gilukhipa Queen18th dynasty(fl. c. early-14th century BC)Daughter of Shuttarna II, king of Mitanni. To assist with political relations between the two states, Gilukhipa was sent by Shuttarna II to Egypt to marry the 18th dynasty pharaoh Amenhotep III. Her name is sometimes written as Gilukhipa, Kilu-Hepa, or Kirgipa.

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NameMain titleDynastyDateComment
Ha Queen (?)Predynasticfl. c. 32nd century BCPossible queen married to Ka during Dynasty 0. Attested by an inscription on a jar from Ka's tomb at Umm El Qa'ab.
Hakor (or Akoris)Pharaoh29th dynastyreigned 393 BC – 380 BCOverthrew his predecessor Psammuthes. Hakor revolted against his overlord, the Persian King Artaxerxes, and with the support of Athenian mercenaries held off the Persians in a three-year war between 385 and 383 BC.
Hannu Egyptian noble11th dynasty21st to 20th century BCServed as m-r-pr "majordomus" under Mentuhotep II and Mentuhotep III.
Hapuseneb High Priest of Amun18th dynastyfl. c. mid-15th century BCHigh priest from the time of Hatshepsut.
Haremakhet High Priest of Amun25th dynastyfl. 7th century BCSon of Shabaka and High priest from the time of Tanutamani.
Harkhebi AstronomerPtolemaicfl. c. 3rd century BCAstronomer who lived in Ptolemaic Egypt during the rule of the Ptolemaic dynasty.
Harkhuf Governor6th dynastyfl. c. 23rd century BCGovernor of Upper Egypt and overseer of caravans. His primary business was trade with Nubia, forging political bonds with local leaders and preparing the ground for an Egyptian expansion into Nubia. Also known as Herkhuf or Hirkhuf.
Harsiese High Priest of Ptah21st dynastyfl. c. late-11th century BCContemporary of Pharaoh Psusennes I.
Harsiese Hedjkheperre Setepenamun Pharaoh23rd dynastyfl. c. mid-9th century BCKing of Thebes during the early years of the reign of 22nd dynasty pharaoh Osorkon II.
Harsiese High Priest of Amun22nd dynastyfl. c. late-9th century BCHigh Priest of Amun during the reigns of the pharaohs Osorkon II, Shoshenq III and Pedubast I.
Harsiotef King of Meroefl. c. early 4th-century BCKushite King of Meroe (reigned c. 404 BC – c. 369 BC). Probably the son of Queen Atasamale and King Amanineteyerike. His wives were Batahaliye and probably Pelkha.
Harwa Chief Steward25th dynastyc. 8th century BCChief Steward of Amenirdis I. His tomb, TT37, is located in El-Assasif, part of the Theban Necropolis, on the West Bank of the Nile, opposite to Luxor.
Hatshepsut Pharaoh18th dynastyreigned c. 1479 BC – c. 1458 BCWife of Tuthmose II. Served as regent for her stepson Tuthmose III and eventually had herself depicted as Pharaoh.
Hatshepsut-MerytreQueen18th dynastysee Merytre-Hatshepsut
Hedjetnebu Princess5th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCHer father was Pharaoh Djedkare. Also known as Hedjetnub.
Hekenuhedjet Queen4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCWife of Pharaoh Khafre. Her son was the vizier Sekhemkare.
Hemaka Royal Seal-bearer1st dynastyfl. c. 30th century BCImportant official during the long reign of Pharaoh Den.
Hemetre Princess4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCMay have been a daughter or granddaughter of Khafre. She did not hold the title king's wife. She is mainly known from her tomb, which is located in the central field of Giza.
Hemiunu Prince4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of Prince Nefermaat and his wife Itet. He is believed to be the architect of the Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt.
Henutmehyt Priestess19th dynastyfl. c. mid-13th century BCEgyptian Theban priestess who lived during the 19th dynasty.
Henutmire Queen19th dynastyfl. c. mid-13th century BCPrincess and queen, one of the eight wives of 19th dynasty pharaoh Ramesses II. Either a daughter or a younger sister of Ramesses II as well as his wife.
Henutsen Queen4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCDaughter of Pharaoh Sneferu and married her elder half-brother Khufu.
Henuttaneb Princess18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCDaughter of Egyptian 18th dynasty pharaoh Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye. She was a sister of Pharaoh Akhenaten.
Henut Taui Priestess21st dynastyfl. c. 1000 BCEPriestess and chantress of Amun at Thebes, mainly known for the alleged traces of cocaine and other New-World drugs on her mummy.
Henuttawy Princess19th dynastyfl. c. mid-13th century BCDaughter of Pharaoh Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari.
Henuttawy Princess21st dynastyfl. c. mid-11th century BCHer father was Pinedjem I, High Priest of Amun and de facto ruler of Southern Egypt and her mother was Duathathor-Henuttawy, a daughter of Ramesses XI.
Henuttawy God's Wife of Amun20th dynastyfl. c. early-10th century BCGod's Wife of Amun during the 21st dynasty. Her father was Pinedjem II, High Priest of Amun and her mother was Isetemkheb, Singer of Amun.
Henuttawy C Chantress of Amun21st dynastyfl. c. early-10th century BCChantress of Amun during the 21st dynasty. Her father was Menkheperre, High Priest of Amun and her husband was Smendes II, High Priest of Amun.
Henutwati Queen20th dynastyfl. c. mid-12th century BCGreat Royal Wife of Ramesses V. Also known as Ta-Henutwati.
Hepu Vizier18th dynastyfl. c. late-15th century BCHeld office during the reign of Pharaoh Thutmose IV.
Heqaib Nomarch of Elephantine6th dynastyfl. c. 23rd century BCEPerformed several successful expedition in the South under Pepi II. After his death Heqaib was promptly deified.
Heqanakht Viceroy of Kush19th dynastyfl. c. 13th-12th century BC Viceroy of Kush during the reign of Ramesses II. His titles include: King's son of Kush, overseer of the Southern Lands, Fan-bearer on the king's right, Messenger to every land, etc.
Herihor General, High Priest of Amun, Pharaoh20th dynastyfl. c. early-11th century BCEgyptian general and High Priest of Amun at Thebes during the reign of Ramesses XI. Herihor played an integral role in restoring order by ousting Pinehesy, viceroy of Nubia, from Thebes. He then assumed a number of titles, from high priest to vizier, before claiming to be pharaoh, although his power base remained limited to Thebes.
Herneith Queen1st dynastyfl. c. 31st century BCQueen consort to Djer.
Hesy-Ra Physician, noble man3rd dynastyfl. c. 27th century BCOfficial, physician and scribe who served under the pharaoh Djoser.
Hetepheres Princess4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCDaughter of pharaoh Sneferu and his half-sister, Queen Hetepheres I. Hetepheres married her younger half-brother Ankhhaf, who was a vizier.
Hetepheres I Queen4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCDaughter of pharaoh Huni, Hetepheres is considered to have been the wife of Sneferu. Hetepheres was the mother of Princess Hetepheres and King Khufu.
Hetepheres II Queen4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCDaughter of Khufu, during his reign she married her brother, the Crown Prince Kawab, with whom she had at least one child, a daughter named Meresankh III.
Hetephernebti Queen3rd dynastyfl. c. 27th century BCOnly known wife of Pharaoh Djoser.
Hewernef Vizier20th dynastyfl. c. early-12th centuryServed during the reign of the 20th dynasty pharaoh Ramesses III.
Hor Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. mid-18th centuryPharaoh of the 13th dynasty, also called Awibre, known for his intact tomb treasure, in particular his Ka-statue.
Hor-Aha Pharaoh1st dynastyfl. 31st century BCProbably the second pharaoh of the 1st dynasty of Egypt.
Horbaef King's Son4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of Pharaoh Khufu. He married his half-sister Meresankh II and they had daughters named Nefertkau III and Nebty-tepites. Also known as Baefhor or Horbaf.
Horemheb Pharaoh18th dynastyfl. c. late-14th to early-13th century BCLast pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (reigned c. 1319 BC – c. 1292 BC). Before he became pharaoh, Horemheb was the commander in chief of the army for Tutankhamen and Ay and the legitimate heir of Tutankhamen. He appointed his vizier Paramesse as his successor, who would assume the throne as Ramesses I.
Hori I High Priest of Ptah20th dynastyfl. c. late-13th century BCServed at the very end of the reign of the 19th dynasty pharaoh Ramesses II. Hori succeeded Neferronpet in office. Hori was a son of prince Khaemwaset and hence a grandson of Ramesses II.
Hori I Viceroy of Kush20th dynastyfl. c. early-12th century BCSon of Kama, was Viceroy of Kush under the 19th dynasty pharaoh Siptah. He continued to serve under the 20th dynasty pharaohs Setnakhte and Ramesses III.
Hori II Vizier19th/20th dynastyfl. c. early to mid-12th century BCServed during the reigns of the 19th and 20th dynasty pharaohs Sethi II, Siptah, Tawosret, Setnakhte and Ramesses III. Hori II was the son of the High Priest of Ptah Hori I and the grandson of Prince Khaemweset.
Hori II Viceroy of Kush20th dynastyfl. c. mid-12th century BCA son of the Viceroy of Kush, Hori I, and also served as Viceroy of Kush.
Hornakht King's Son22nd dynastyfl. c. mid-9th century BCSon of pharaoh Osorkon II. He was appointed by his father to the office of chief priest of Amun at Tanis to strengthen Osorkon's authority in Lower Egypt but Hornakht died at age 10.
Horus Bird PharaohBetween the 1st and 2nd dynastiesfl. c. 2900 BCEphemeral ruler during the interregnum from the 1st to the 2nd dynasty
Horus Sa Pharaoh2nd or 3rd dynastyfl. c. 27th century BCEnigmatic pharaoh reigning in the confused mid-2nd dynasty or in the 3rd dynasty.
Hotepibre Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. 17th century BCHotepibre Siharnedjheritef was likely a son of Ameny Qemau.
Hotepsekhemwy Pharaoh2nd dynastyfl. c. 29th century BCFirst king of the 2nd dynasty of Egypt. (or Boethos)
Hsekiu Kingpre-dynasticAlso known as Seka, was a Predynastic ancient Egyptian king who ruled in the Nile Delta.
Hugronaphor Noble manPtolemaicfl. c. late-3rd century BCNubian noble who led Upper Egypt's secession from the rule of Ptolemy IV Philopator in 205 BC. His name is some times given as Hurganophor, Haronnophris, Harmachis, Hyrgonaphor, Herwennefer, or Horwennefer.
Hui Divine Adoratrice18th dynastyfl. c. mid-15th centuryMother of Merytre-Hatshepsut, the Great Royal Wife of Pharaoh Thutmose III.
Hunefer Priest19th dynastyfl. c. 13th century BC"Scribe of Divine Offerings", "Overseer of Royal Cattle", and steward of Pharaoh Seti I. Known for his copy of the Egyptian funerary Book of the Dead.
Huni Pharaoh3rd dynastyfl. c. 27th century BCLast pharaoh of Egypt of the 3rd dynasty. He was the successor to Khaba.
Huy High Priest of Ptah18th dynastyfl. c. mid-13th century BCHigh Priest of Ptah during the reign of the 19th dynasty pharaoh Ramesses II. Huy was succeeded by Pahemnetjer.
Huya Steward of Queen Tiye18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCSuperintendent of the Royal Harem, Superintendent of the Treasury and Superintendent of the House, all titles that are associated with Queen Tiye, mother of Akhenaten.

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NameMain titleDynastyDateComment
Inherkhau Foreman of the lord of the two lands20th dynasty12th century BCForeman and supervisor of the workers of the king
Iaret Queen18th dynastyfl. c. early-14th century BCDaughter of Pharaoh Amenhotep II and wife of Thutmose IV.
Ibi Steward26th dynastyfl. c. mid-7th century BCChief Steward to the Adorer of the God, Nitocris I, during the reign of Pharaoh Psamtik I. His name is sometimes written as Aba or Abe.
Ibiau Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. 17th century BCIbiau, Ibiaw or Wahibre Ibiau was an Egyptian king of the 13th Dynasty.
Ibiaw Vizier13th dynastyfl. c. 17th century BCVizier under pharaohs Wahibre Ibiau and Merneferre Ay.
Imhotep Architect, Vizier3rd dynastyfl. c. 27th century BCServed under King Djoser as chancellor to the pharaoh and High Priest of Re at Heliopolis. He was revered by later Egyptian dynasties as an architect, engineer, physician, poet and philosopher.
Imyremeshaw Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. late-18th century BCImyremeshaw Smenkhkare was an Egyptian king of the 13th dynasty.
Inaros Rebel LeaderPersian Occupationfl. c. mid-5th century BCEgyptian rebel ruler who was the son of a Libyan prince named Psamtik. In 460 BC, he revolted against the Persians with the help of his Athenian allies and defeated the Persian army. He was defeated in 454 BC by a Persian army led by Megabyzus. Inaros was captured and executed in 454 BC. Also known as Ienheru, or Inarus.
Inenek-Inti Queen6th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCWife of Pharaoh Pepi I Meryre of the 6th dynasty.
Ineni (or Ini)Queen13th dynastyfl. c. mid-17th century BCHer husband was probably king Merneferre Ay.
Ineni Architect18th dynastyfl. late-16th and early 15th century BCEgyptian architect and government official of the 18th dynasty, responsible for major construction projects under the pharaohs Amenhotep I, Thutmose I, Thutmose II, Hatshepsut and Thutmose III. Ineni expanded the Temple of Karnak and probably oversaw the construction of Amenhotep I's tomb and mortuary temple.
Inetkawes Princess3rd dynastyfl. c. 27th century BCOnly known child of Pharaoh Djoser and Queen Hetephernebti.
Ini Menkheperre Local KingThird Intermediate Periodfl. c. mid-8th century BCProbably pharaoh Rudamun's successor at Thebes but was not a member of his predecessor's 23rd dynasty. Unlike the 23rd dynasty rulers, he was a local king who ruled only at Thebes. Also known as Iny Si-Ese Meryamun.
Inkaef Prince4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of Nefermaat, the eldest son of pharaoh Sneferu and Itet.
Intef the Elder Pharaoh11th dynastyc. mid-22nd century BCNomarch of Thebes during the first intermediate period, later considered a founding figure of the 11th dynasty.
Intef I Pharaoh11th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCIntef I Sehertawy was local Egyptian ruler at Thebes, Egypt. He was the first of his dynasty to assume the title of Pharaoh. His authority was contested by the other nomarchs of Egypt, but he had gained control over Koptos, Dendera and the three nomes of Hierakonpolis by the end of his reign.
Intef II Pharaoh11th dynastyreigned c. 2118 BC – c. 2069 BCIntef II Wahankh's capital was located at Thebes, Egypt. After the death of the nomarch Ankhtifi, Intef II was able to unite all the southern nomes down to the First Cataract. By the time Intef II died, he left behind a strong government in Thebes which controlled the whole of Upper Egypt.
Intef III Pharaoh11th dynastyreigned c. 2069 BC – c. 2060 BCIntef III Nakhtnebtepnefer was a king during the First Intermediate Period.
Intef V Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. late-18th century BCIntef V Sehetepkare was an Egyptian king. His name is also written as Antef V or Inyotef V.
Intef VI Pharaoh17th dynastyfl. c. early-16th century BCIntef VI Sekhemrewepmaat ruled from Thebes. He lived during the Second Intermediate Period, when Egypt was ruled by multiple kings. His name is also written as Antef VI.
Intef VII Pharaoh17th dynastyfl. c. mid-16th century BCIntef VII Nubkheperre ruled from Thebes during the Second Intermediate Period, when Egypt was divided by rival dynasties including the Hyksos in Lower Egypt. He was the brother of Intef VI and perhaps the son of Sekhemre Shedtawy Sobekemsaf I. His name is also written as Antef VII.
Intef VIII Pharaoh17th dynastyfl. c. mid-16th century BCIntef VIII Sekhemreheruhirmaat ruled during the Second Intermediate Period, when Egypt was divided between the Theban-based 17th dynasty in Upper Egypt and the Hyksos 15th dynasty who controlled Lower and part of Middle Egypt. His name is also written as Antef VIII.
Intef General11th dynastyfl. c. 21st century BCServed under king Mentuhotep II.
Intefiqer Vizier12th dynastyfl. c. mid-20th century BCEgyptian noble who was overseer of the city and vizier under the Pharaohs Amenemhet I and Senusret I.
Ipu Royal Nurse18th dynastyfl. c. late-16th century BCMother of Queen Satiah, Great Royal Wife of Pharaoh Thutmose IV.
Iput Queen5th/ 6th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCDaughter of Unas, the last king of 5th dynasty of Egypt. She married Teti, the first pharaoh of the 6th dynasty of Egypt. Their son was Pepi I Meryre and she acted for him as a regent after her husband's death.
Iput II Queen6th dynastyfl. c. 23rd century BCWife of king Pepi II Neferkare.
Iry-Hor PharaohPredynasticfl. c. 32nd century BCPredynastic ruler of Egypt, earliest king of Egypt known by name. Ruled Upper Egypt at least as far north as Memphis.
Isesi-ankh High official5th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCHigh official, Overseer of all the works of the King, Overseer of the expedition, Royal companion. Possibly A son of king Djedkare Isesi.
Isesu Princess4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCDaughter of Nefermaat, the eldest son of pharaoh Sneferu and Itet.
Iset Queen18th dynastyfl. c. mid-15th century BCSecondary wife or concubine of Thutmose II. Iset was the mother of Thutmose III, the only son of Thutmose II.
Iset Princess18th dynastyfl. c. late-15th century BCDaughter of Pharaoh Thutmose III and his Great Royal Wife Merytre-Hatshepsut.
Iset Princess-Queen18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCDaughter of Amenhotep III and Tiye. She was a sister of Akhenaten. She later married her father.
Iset Princess, God's Wife of Amun20th dynastyfl. c. mid-12th century BCDaughter of Pharaoh Ramesses VI and Nubkhesbed, and a sister of Pharaoh Ramesses VII. Also known as Aset, or Isis.
Iset Ta-Hemdjert Queen20th dynastyfl. c. mid-12th century BCWife of Ramesses III and the mother of both Ramesses IV and Ramesses VI.
Isetemkheb Princess21st dynastyfl. c. late 11th century BCSister-wife of the Theban High Priest of Amun, Pinudjem II. Isetemkheb was a daughter of the Theban High Priest of Amun and general, Prince Menkheperre, and his wife, Isetemkheb.
Isetnofret IQueen19th dynastyfl. c. mid-13th century BCOne of the wives of Pharaoh Ramesses II and was the mother of his heir, Merneptah. Alternatively called: Isis-nofret or Isitnofret.
Isetnofret II Queen19th dynastyfl. c. late-13th century BCOne of the wives of Pharaoh Merneptah. Alternatively called: Isis-nofret or Isitnofret.
Isidorus PriestRoman Periodfl. c. 2nd century ADNative ancient Egyptian priest. He led the native Egyptian revolt against Roman rule during the reign of emperor Marcus Aurelius.
Isu Prince4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of Nefermaat, the eldest son of pharaoh Sneferu and Itet.
Itet Princess4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCNoblewoman, a wife of Prince Nefermaat, and daughter-in-law of pharaoh Sneferu. Her name is also written as Atet.
Itisen Prince4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of Nefermaat, the eldest son of pharaoh Sneferu, and of Itet.
Itu Prince4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of Prince Rahotep and Nofret and grandson of pharaoh Sneferu.
Iufaa Priest26th dynastyfl. c. 5th century BCEgyptian priest and administer of palaces. His undisturbed tomb was found in 1994.
Iufni Pharaoh13th dynastyc. 1790 BC or 1740 BCOnly record of this Pharaoh comes from the Turin King List.
Iunmin I Vizier4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCPossibly a son of king Khafre and served as vizier during the reign of his brother, Menkaure. His name is also written as Yunmin, Iuenmin, and Minuen.
Iunre Prince4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of king Khafre. His name is also written as Yunre.
Iuput High Priest of Amun22nd dynastyfl. c. mid-10th century BCServed during the reigns of his father Pharaoh Shoshenq I and his brother Osorkon I. He was also general, army commander and governor of Upper Egypt.
Iuput I Pharaoh23rd dynastyfl. c. late-9th century BCEPharaoh of Upper Egypt and a co-regent with his father, Pedubast I.
Iuput II Local RulerThird Intermediate Periodfl. c. mid-8th century BCRuler of Leontopolis in the Egyptian Delta region. He was an ally of Tefnakht of Sais who resisted the invasion of Lower Egypt by the 25th dynasty Kushite king Piye. After Piye defeated Tefnakht's coalition and conquered Lower Egypt, Iuput II remained in power as the local governor of Leontopolis. Also known as Yuput II.
Iuty VizierLate New KingdomTomb in Bubastis
Iuwelot High Priest of Amun22nd dynastyfl. c. early-9th century BCEHigh Priest of Amun at Thebes under the pharaohs Osorkon I and Takelot I.
Iyibkhentre Pharaoh11th-12th dynastyfl. early-20th century BCEEgyptian or Nubian pretender to the throne, he was an opponent of Amenemhat I but was defeated by him.
Iymeru Vizier13th dynastyfl. 18th century BCVizier under pharaohs Khendjer and Imyremeshaw.
Iynefer Prince4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of pharaoh Sneferu.

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NameMain titleDynastyDateComment
Kaaper Priest4th-5th Dynastyfl. 25th-26th century BCAlso called Sheikh el-Beled, he was a priest and scribe known for his wooden statue from Saqqara
Ka (pharaoh) KingPre-dynasticfl. c. 32nd-31st century BCKa, also Sekhem Ka or Ka-Sekhen, was a Predynastic pharaoh of Upper Egypt.
Kaemqed Prince4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of princess Nefertnesu and grandson of Pharaoh Sneferu.
Kaemsekhem Director of the Palace4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of prince Kawab and Hetepheres II and grandson of the pharaoh Khufu. He served as the director of the palace.
Kagemni I Vizier3rd dynastyfl. c. 27th century BCVizier to both Pharaoh Huni and Pharaoh Sneferu.
Kagemni (II)Vizier6th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCVizier during the reign of king Teti. Kagemni's wife Nebtynubkhet Sesheshet was probably the daughter of Teti.
Kakhent Prince4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of Nefermaat, the eldest son of pharaoh Sneferu and Itet.
Kamose Pharaoh17th dynastyfl. c. mid-16th century BCLast king of the Theban 17th dynasty (reigned c.1555 BC – c.1550 BC). He was probably the son of Seqenenre Tao and Ahhotep I and brother of Ahmose I, founder of the Eighteenth Dynasty.
Kanefer Prince4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of pharaoh Sneferu.
Kapes Queen22nd dynastyfl. c. early 9th century BCWife of pharaoh Takelot I and the mother of Pharaoh Osorkon II.
Karomama Queen22nd dynastyfl. c. mid-10th century BCWife of pharaoh Sheshonk I and the mother of Pharaoh Osorkon I. Her name is sometimes given as Karamat
Karomama I Queen22nd dynastyfl. c. mid-9th century BCWife of pharaoh Osorkon II. Karomama was probably a daughter of Pharaoh Takelot I.
Karomama II Queen23rd dynastyfl. c. mid-9th century BCWife of pharaoh Takelot II. Karomama was a daughter of the High Priest of Amun Nimlot and his wife Tentsepeh. Karomama was the mother of pharaoh Osorkon III.
Karomama Meritmut God's Wife of Amun22nd dynastyfl. c. mid-9th century BCGod's Wife of Amun during the 22nd dynasty. Possibly a daughter of Pharaoh Osorkon II.
Kashta King of KushSecond Intermediate Periodfl. c. mid-8th century BCKing of the Kushite Dynasty (reigned c. 760 BC – c. 752 BC). Kashta ruled Nubia and he also exercised a strong degree of control over Upper Egypt. During his reign, the native Kushite population adopted Egyptian traditions, religion and culture.
Kawab Prince4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCEldest son of Pharaoh Khufu and Queen Meritites I and half-brother of pharaohs Djedefre and Khafre.
Kekheretnebti Princess5th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCDaughter of Pharaoh Djedkare Isesi.
Keminub Queen12th dynasty or Second Intermediate Periodfl. c. late-20th century BCEgyptian noblewoman with the title king's wife who was buried next to the pyramid of the 12th dynasty pharaoh Amenemhet II at Dahshur. For that reason it has been suggested she was his wife. May date to a later period however.
Khaba Pharaoh3rd dynastyfl. c. 27th century BCPharaoh of the 3rd dynasty, possibly succeeded Sanakht, may be the owner of the Layer Pyramid.
Khabash NoblePersian Occupationfl. mid-4th century BCNoble based at Sais in Lower Egypt. During the second Persian occupation of Egypt (343–332 BC) he led a revolt against the Persian rule with his eldest son. During the 330s BC, Khabash led an invasion into the kingdom of Kush but was defeated by king Nastasen. Also known as Khababash.
Khabaw Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. early- to mid-18th century BCPharaoh of the 13th dynasty, successor and possible son of Hor Awibre.
Khabekhnet Artisan19th dynastyfl. c. late-13th century BCServed during the reigns of the pharaoh Ramesses II.
Khaemtir Vizier19th dynastyfl. c. late-13th century BCServed during the reigns of the pharaohs Amenmesse and Seti II.
Khaemweset Prince18th dynastyfl. c. early-14th century BCProbably the son of Pharaoh Amenhotep II.
Khaemweset Prince, High Priest of Ptah19th dynastyfl. c. late-13th century BCSon of Ramesses II and queen Isetnofret. He was a Sem-Priest and later High Priest of Ptah and governor of Memphis. Khaemwaset restored the monuments of earlier kings, such as Shepseskaf, Sahure and Nyuserre Ini, and restored the pyramid of Unas at Saqqara.
Khaemweset Prince, High Priest of Ptah20th dynastyfl. c. early-12th century BCSon of Pharaoh Ramesses III. He was a priest of Ptah in Memphis.
Khaemwaset Vizier20th dynastyfl. c. late-12th century BCVizier under king Ramesses IX, ordered and led investigation about some royal tomb robberies.
Khafre Pharaoh4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCReigned c.2558 BC – c.2532 BC. He was a brother of Djedefre. Khafre had his capital at Memphis and built the second largest pyramid at Giza and is thought to have built the Great Sphinx.
Khamerernebty Princess5th dynastyfl. c. 25th century BCDaughter of the 5th dynasty King Nyuserre Ini and was married to the King's vizier, Ptahshepses.
Khamerernebty I Queen4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCProbably a wife of the pharaoh Khafre and the mother of Menkaura and Khamerernebty II.
Khamerernebty II Queen4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCProbably the daughter of Pharaoh Khafre and Queen Khamerernebty I and was married to her brother Menkaura.
Khamudi Pharaoh15th dynastyfl. c. mid-16th centuryLast pharaoh of the Hyksos 15th dynasty of Egypt (reigned c.1555 BC – c.1544 BC), who ruled in the northern portion of Egypt. He was defeated by the founding pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, Ahmose I.
Khasekhemwy King2nd dynastyfl. c. 27th century BCThought to be the last king of the 2nd dynasty of Egypt. He led several significant military campaigns and built several monuments, still extant, mentioning war against the Northerners.
Khawy Guardian in the Place of Truth19th dynastyfl. c. mid-13th century BCGuardian in the Place of Truth and servitor of Amun of Opet (Luxor) during the reign of Egyptian pharaoh, Ramesses II.
Khay Vizier19th dynastyfl. c. mid-13th century BCVizier in the latter part of pharaoh Ramesses II. Khay was the son of Hai and Nub-em-niut.
Khayu KingPre-dynasticPredynastic ancient Egyptian king who ruled in the Nile Delta.
Khedebneithirbinet I Queen26th dynastyfl. c. late-7th century BCProbably the wife of the 26th dynasty pharaoh Necho II. She was the mother of his successor, Psamtik II.
Khendjer Userkare Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. late 18th century BCEarliest known Semitic king of an Egyptian dynasty.
Khenemetneferhedjet I Weret Queen12th dynastyfl. c. early-19th century BCWife of King Senusret II and the mother of Senusret III.
Khenemetneferhedjet II Weret Queen12th dynastyfl. c. mid-19th century BCWife of King Senusret III.
Khenemetneferhedjet III Queen12th dynastyfl. c. late-19th century BCWife of King Amenemhet III.
Khensa Queen25th dynastyfl. c. mid-8th century BCSister-wife of the Pharaoh Piye. Her name is sometimes written as Khenensaiuw.
Khentetka Queen4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCWife of the pharaoh Djedefra.
Khenthap Queen1st dynastyfl. c. 31st century BCMother of Djer and was probably the wife of King Hor-Aha.
Khentimeresh Prince4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of Nefermaat, the eldest son of pharaoh Sneferu, and Itet.
Khentkaus I Queen4th dynastyfl. c. 25th century BCDaughter of Menkaure, possibly a wife of Shepseskaf and mother of Userkaf.
Khentkaus II Queen5th dynastyfl. c. 25th century BCWife of Egyptian Pharaoh Neferirkare Kakai. She was the mother of Neferefre and Nyuserre Ini.
Khentkaus III Queen5th dynastyfl. c. 25th century BCWife of Egyptian Pharaoh Neferefre. She was the mother of Menkauhor.
Khenut Queen5th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCWife of King Unas.
Khety I Nomarch of Asyut10th dynastyfl. c. 21st century BCENomarch of Asyut, loyal to the pharaohs of Herakleopolis.
Khety II Nomarch of Asyut10th dynastyfl. c. 21st century BCENomarch of Asyut under king Merykare, grandson of the namesake above.
Kheti Treasurer11th dynastyfl. c. 21st century BCETreasurer under king Mentuhotep II.
Kheti Vizier12th dynastyfl. c. late-19th century BCVizier under king Amenemhet III.
Khnumhotep Royal Manicurist5th dynastyOverseer of the Manicurists in the Palace of King Niuserre. Shares a tomb with Niankhkhnum.
Khnumhotep I Nomarch of Men'at Khufu12th dynastyfl. c. early-20th century BCENomarch of Men'at Khufu under pharaoh Amenemhat I.
Khnumhotep II Nomarch of Men'at Khufu12th dynastyfl. c. 20th-19th century BCENomarch of Men'at Khufu under Amenemhat II and Senusret II, known for his remarkable tomb at Beni Hasan.
Khnumhotep III Vizier12th dynastyfl. c. early-19th century BCSon of the local governor Khnumhotep II, and was promoted high steward and then vizier under Senusret II.
Khufu Pharaoh4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSecond pharaoh of the 4th Dynasty (reigned c.2589 BC – c.2566 BC). He is generally accepted as being the builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Greek name: Cheops.
Khufukhaf Vizier4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of Pharaoh Khufu and brother of pharaohs Djedefre and Khafre. His mother might have been Queen Henutsen. His wife was Nefertkau II and she was buried with him in Giza.
Khui Pharaoh8th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCELocal pharaoh mainly known for his purported tomb, the so-called Pyramid of Khui in Middle Egypt.
Khuiqer Pharaohn.d.n.d.Extremely poorly known pharaoh, tentatively attributed to various dynasties from the First to the Second Intermediate Period.
Khuit I Queen5th dynastyfl. c. 25th century BCPossibly the wife of Pharaoh Menkauhor Kaiu.
Khuit (II)Queen6th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCWife of King Teti.
Khyan Pharaoh15th dynastyfl. c. early-16th century BCKing of the Hyksos 15th dynasty of Egypt. Also known as Seuserenre Khyan, Khian' or Khayan.
Kiya Queen18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCOne of the wives of Pharaoh Akhenaten.

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NameMain titleDynastyDateComment
Ladice Queen26th dynastyfl. c. 6th century BCDaughter of the Greek Cyrenaean King Battus III and his wife Queen Pheretima. Ladice married Amasis II.

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NameMain titleDynastyDateComment
Maathorneferure Queen19th dynastyfl. c. mid-13th century BCDaughter of the Hittite king Hattusili III and his wife Queen Pudukhepa. She was a sister of Hittite king Tudhaliya IV. Maathorneferure married the Egyptian 19th dynasty Pharaoh Ramesses II.
Maatkare Mutemhat God's Wife of Amun21st dynastyfl. c. mid to late-11th century BCDaughter of High Priest of Amun, Pinedjem I, who was the de facto ruler of Southern Egypt from 1070 BC onwards.
Maatkare Queen21st dynastyfl. c. late-10th century BCWife of pharaoh Osorkon I and the mother of pharaoh Sheshonk II. Maatkare was a daughter of Psusennes II.
Magas of Cyrene King of CyrenePtolemaicfl. c. mid-3rd century BCFollowing the death of Ptolemy I, Magas tried to gain independence for Cyrene, until he crowned himself king around 276 BC. Magas and Antiochus agreed on a joint attack on Egypt but the armies of Ptolemy II defeated them. Magas managed to maintain Cyrene's independence until his death.
Mahu (noble) Noble18th dynastyfl. c. 14th century BCChief of Police at Akhetaten.
Maia (or Matia)Wet-Nurse18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCWet-nurse of the Egyptian 18th dynasty king Tutankhamun.
Maiherpri Noble18th dynastyfl. c. late 15th century BCEgyptian noble of Nubian origin. He probably lived during the rule of the 18th dynasty king Thutmose IV. He probably grew up in the royal nursery as a prince of a vassal territory and as an adult was an advisor or bodyguard to the pharaoh.
Malewiebamani King of Kushfl. c. mid-5th century BCKushite King of Meroe (reigned c.463 BC – c.435 BC). Malewiebamani's mother was probably Queen Saka'aye. Malewiebamani was the son of either Nasakhma (whom he succeeded) or Siaspiqa.
Manetho Historian, PriestPtolemaicfl. c. mid-3rd century BCEgyptian historian and priest from Sebennytos who lived during the Ptolemaic era. He was probably a priest of the sun god Ra at Heliopolis. Manetho wrote the Aegyptiaca (History of Egypt) which is of great interest to Egyptologists and used as evidence for the chronology of the reigns of pharaohs.
Masaharta High Priest of Amun21st dynastyfl. c. mid-11th century BCSucceeded his father, Pinedjem I, who had also been the de facto ruler of Upper Egypt from 1070 BC. Masaharta's mother was Duathathor-Henuttawy, the daughter of Ramesses XI.
Maya High Priest of Amun18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCHigh Priest of Amun during the reign of king Akhenaten.
Maya Treasurer18th dynastyfl. c. late-14th century BCOverseer of the Treasury during the reign of the pharaohs Tutankhamun, Ay and Horemheb. Maya collected taxes and performed other services such as supervising the preparation of their tombs.
Mehytenweskhet Queen26th dynastyfl. c. mid-7th century BCDaughter of the High Priest of Re Harsiese, and the Great Royal Wife of pharaoh Psamtik I. Mehytenweskhet was the mother of Necho II, the Divine Adoratrice of Amun Nitocris I and a daughter, Meryetneith.
Meketaten Princess18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCDaughter of Pharaoh Akhenaten and his wife Nefertiti.
Meketre Treasurer11th dynastyfl. c. 21st century BCChancellor (treasurer) and chief steward during the reign of the 11th dynasty Egyptian kings Mentuhotep II and Mentuhotep III.
Menes also MeniPharaoh1st dynastyfl. 31st century BCLegendary pharaoh of the early dynastic period, credited by classical tradition with having united Upper and Lower Egypt, and being the founder of the 1st dynasty of Egypt. Mainstream consensus identifies him with Narmer.
Menhet Queen18th dynastyfl. c. mid-15th century BCMinor foreign-born wife of pharaoh Thutmose III who was buried in a lavishly furnished rock-cut tomb in Wady Gabbanat el-Qurud.
Menkare Pharaoh7th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCMay have been a 7th dynasty king of Egypt during the First Intermediate Period.
Menkauhor Kaiu Pharaoh5th dynastyfl. c. 25th century BCMay have been a son of king Niuserre. Queen Meresankh IV and Queen Khuit I may have been consorts for Menkauhor. Menkauhor's successor, Djedkare Isesi, may have been his son.
Menkaure Pharaoh4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCReigned c. 2532 BC – c. 2503 BC, and ordered the construction of the third and smallest of the Pyramids of Giza. His chief queen was Khamerernebty II. He was the successor of Khafre.
Menkheperraseneb I High Priest of Amun18th dynastyfl. c. mid-15th century BCHigh Priest of Amun during the reign of pharaoh Thutmose III. He was possibly the uncle of Menkheperreseneb II.
Menkheperreseneb II High Priest of Amun18th dynastyfl. c. mid-15th century BCHigh Priest of Amun, Superintendent of the Gold and Silver Treasuries and Chief of the Overseers of Craftsmen. He served during the reign of pharaoh Thutmose III.
Menkheperre Prince18th dynastyfl. c. mid-15th century BCOne of two known sons of Pharaoh Thutmose III and his wife Merytre-Hatshepsut.
Menkheperre High Priest of Amun21st dynastyfl. c. late-11th century BCSon of pharaoh Pinedjem I and queen Henuttawy. He was the High Priest of Amun at Thebes and de facto ruler of southern Egypt. Menkheperre married his niece Isetemkheb, daughter of his brother Psusennes I and wife Wiay.
Menna Artisan, Scribe18th dynastyfl. c. early-14th century BCEgyptian artisan and "Scribe of the Fields of the Lord of the Two Lands" probably during the reign of the 18th dynasty king Thutmose IV.
Mentuherkhopshef Prince,20th dynastyfl. c. 12th century BCOne of the sons of Ramesses III and Iset Ta-Hemdjert
Mentuherkhepeshef Prince20th dynastyfl. c. late-12th century BCEgyptian prince during the 20th dynasty, a son of Pharaoh Ramesses IX.
Mentuhotep Treasurer12th dynastyfl. c. late-20th century BCEgyptian official and treasurer under the 12th dynasty pharaoh Senusret I.
Mentuhotep Queen16th dynastyfl. c. late-17th century BCPossibly the queen consort of the pharaoh Djehuti Sekhemresementawy.
Mentuhotep I Pharaoh11th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCLocal Egyptian prince at Thebes who became the first acknowledged ruler of the 11th dynasty by assuming the title of first supreme chief of Upper Egypt and, later, declaring himself king over all Egypt.
Mentuhotep II Nebhepetre Pharaoh11th dynastyfl. c. 21st century BCSon of Intef III and Iah. His wife was Tem. His only known son was Mentuhotep III. He was able to effectively reunite ancient Egypt for the first time since the 6th dynasty.
Mentuhotep III Sankhkare Pharaoh11th dynastyfl. c. 21st century BCContinued the building program of his father Mentuhotep II.
Mentuhotep IV Nebtawyre Pharaoh11th dynastyfl. c. 20th century BCLast king of the Egyptian 11th Dynasty (reigned c. 1997 BC – c. 1991 BC).
Mentuhotep V Sewedjara Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. late-18th century BCPharaoh of Egypt in the 13th dynasty.
Mentuhotep VI Sankhenre Pharaoh16th dynastyfl. c. late-17th century BCPharaoh of Egypt of the 16th Theban dynasty based in Upper Egypt during the Second Intermediate Period. His predecessor was Sekhemre Sankhtawy Neferhotep III. Mentuhotep VI was succeeded by Nebiriau I.
Mentuhotepi Pharaoh16th or 17th dynastyfl. c. 1630 BCPharaoh during the fragmented second intermediate period ruling over little more than Thebes itself.
Menwi Queen18th dynastyfl. c. mid-15th century BCMinor foreign-born wife of the 18th dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Thutmose III who was buried in a lavishly furnished rock-cut tomb in Wady Gabbanat el-Qurud.
Merdjefare Pharaoh14th dynastyfl. c. early-17th century BCOne of the few attested pharaohs of the 14th dynasty, reigning from Avaris over the eastern Nile Delta.
Merefnebef Vizier6th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCFirst served at the court of the pharaoh Teti, possibly became vizier during the reign of Userkare, and was dismissed during the reign of Pepi I. (or Unisankh and Fefi)
Merenhor Pharaoh7th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCMay have been a 7th dynasty king of Egypt during the First Intermediate Period.
Merenre Nemtyemsaf I Pharaoh6th dynastyfl. c. 23rd century BCSon of Pepi I and Ankhesenpepi I.
Merenre Nemtyemsaf II Pharaoh6th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCBriefly king during the 6th dynasty of Egypt (reigned c. 2184 BC – c. 2183 BC), succeeding his long-lived father Pepi II Neferkare.
Mereret Princess4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCDaughter of Rahotep and Nofret and niece of pharaoh Khufu.
Mereruka Vizier6th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCVizier to the pharaoh Teti and married Teti's daughter, Hert-watet-khet.
Meresamun Priestessfl. c. 8th century BCAncient Egyptian singer-priestess in the inner sanctum at the temple in Karnak.
Meresankh I Queen3rd dynastyfl. c. 27th century BCPossibly a lesser wife of pharaoh Huni. Meresankh was the mother of the 4th dynasty pharaoh Sneferu.
Meresankh II Queen4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCDaughter of Khufu and Queen Meritites I. She was probably married her half-brother Djedefre, but it is also possible she married the pharaoh Khafre.
Meresankh III Queen4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCDaughter of Hetepheres II and Prince Kawab. She married king Khafre.
Meresankh IV Queen5th dynastyfl. c. 25th century BCCould have been queen to king Menkauhor Kaiu or Djedkare Isesi.
Meret-Isesi Princess5th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCHer father was Pharaoh Djedkare.
Meretseger Queen12th dynastyfl. c. mid-19th century BCProbably the wife of Senusret III. She was the first Egyptian queen consort to bear the title Great Royal Wife, which became the standard title for chief wives of pharaohs.
Merhotepre Ini Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. mid-17th century BCSon and successor of Merneferre Ay and a king of the late 13th dynasty of Egypt.
Merikare Pharaoh21st dynastyfl. c. 21st century BCPharaoh during the 10th dynasty of Egypt who controlled territories based around Herakleopolis.
Meritamen Princess18th dynastyfl. c. mid-15th century BCDaughter of Pharaoh Thutmose III and Merytre-Hatshepsut.
Meritamen Queen19th dynastyfl. c. mid-13th century BCDaughter and later Great Royal Wife of the 19th dynasty pharaoh Ramesses II. Her name is also written as Meritamun, Merytamen, Merytamun, and Meryt-Amen.
Meritaten Princess-Queen18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCWife of pharaoh Smenkhkare. Meritaten was a daughter of pharaoh Akhenaten and queen Nefertiti. Meritaten also may have ruled as pharaoh in her own right under the name, Ankhkheperure Neferneferuaten.
Meritaten Tasherit Princess18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCProbably the daughter of Meritaten, the eldest daughter of Pharaoh Akhenaten.
Meritites I Queen4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCDaughter of Sneferu. Meritites married her elder half-brother the pharaoh Khufu.
Meritites II Princess4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCDaughter of pharaoh Khufu and his younger half-sister Meritites I. She married Akhethotep, who was a Director of the Palace.
Meritites IV Queen6th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCWife of king Pepi I.
Merkare Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. mid-17th century BCPoorly known pharaoh of the late 13th dynasty during the second intermediate period.
Merkheperre Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. mid-17th century BCPoorly known pharaoh of the late 13th dynasty during the second intermediate period.
Merneferre Ay Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. mid-17th century BCLongest reigning king of the 13th Dynasty.
Merneith Queen1st dynastyfl. c. 30th century BCQueen consort and a regent of Egypt during the 1st dynasty. She may have been a ruler of Egypt in her own right. She was king Djet's senior royal wife and the mother of Den.
Merneptah Pharaoh19th dynastyfl. c. mid to late-13th century BCSon of Ramesses II. Merneptah had to carry out several military campaigns during his reign,including against the Libyans, who he defeated with the assistance of the Sea Peoples.
Merenptah Prince19th dynastyfl. c. mid-13th century BCEgyptian prince during the 19th dynasty, who was probably the son of the pharaoh Merenptah.
Merti Queen18th dynastyfl. c. mid-15th century BCMinor foreign-born wife of the 18th dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Thutmose III who was buried in a lavishly furnished rock-cut tomb in Wady Gabbanat el-Qurud.
Meru Official11th dynastyfl. c. 21st century BCEgyptian official under king Mentuhotep II during the 11th dynasty. Meru was overseer of sealers at the royal court and therefore one of the highest state officials.
Meryatum High Priest of Re19th dynastyfl. c. mid-13th century BCEgyptian prince and High Priest of Re, the son of the 19th dynasty pharaoh Ramesses II and Nefertari.
Meryatum II High Priest of Re20th dynastyfl. c. mid-12th century BCEgyptian prince and High Priest of Re. He was a son of the 20th dynasty pharaoh Ramesses III.
Meryhathor Pharaoh10th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCEPossibly the founder of the Herakleopolite 10th dynasty.
Meryibre Khety Pharaoh9th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCELikely the founder of the Herakleopolite 9th dynasty, thus the Greek Achthoes. Also known as Meryibtawy.
Merymose Viceroy of Kush18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCViceroy of Kush under Amenhotep III. He served for almost the entire four decades of that reign.
Meryptah High Priest of Amun18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCHigh Priest of Amun during the reign of the 18th dynasty pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Meryre High Priest of the Aten18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCHereditary Noble and High Official and Fan-bearer on the Right Side of the King which emphasised his close relationship to the 18th dynasty king Akhenaten.
Meryre II Steward18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCSuperintendent to the 18th dynasty Egyptian queen Nefertiti and was also Royal Scribe, Steward and Overseer of the Two Treasuries and of the Royal Harem of Nefertiti.
Merysekhmet Vizier19th Dynastyfl. c. late-13th century BCServed during the reign of the 19th dynasty pharaoh Merenptah.
Meryteti Vizier6th Dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCServed as vizier to Pepi I. He was the son of the vizier Mereruka. His mother was princess Sesheshet Watetkhetor.
Merytre-Hatshepsut Queen18th Dynastyfl. c. mid-15th century BCWife of pharaoh Thutmose III and the mother of Amenhotep II. She was the daughter of a priestess Hui.
Mesehti Nomarch of Asyut11th Dynastyfl. c. 2000 BCEKnown for his tomb in Asyut and particularly for the several soldier models within.
Mesen-ka Prince2nd Dynastyfl. c. late 27th century BCSon of a king of the late 2nd Dynasty or early 3rd Dynasty.
Mindjedef Prince4th Dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCProbably a son of Prince Kawab and Hetepheres II. He was a grandson of Pharaoh Khufu.
Minkhaf I Vizier4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of Pharaoh Khufu. His mother may have been Queen Henutsen. He served as vizier during his father's reign.
Minkhaf II Nobleman4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCGreat-nephew of Minkhaf I and great-grandson of Khufu.
Minmontu High Priest of Amun18th dynastyfl. c. mid-16th century BCHigh Priest of Amun during the reign of Ahmose I, an 18th dynasty king of Egypt.
Minmose Overseer of the Works18th dynastyfl. c. late-15th century BCOverseer of works for the 18th dynasty pharaohs Thutmose III and Amenhotep II and took part in expeditions to Syria and Nubia.
Minnefer Supervisor of Palace Attendants, Overseer of Messengers5th dynastyKnown from a statue.
Mutbenret Princess18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCEgyptian noblewoman and possibly the sister of the 18th dynasty Great Royal Wife Nefertiti. (or Benretmut)
Mutemwiya Queen18th dynastyfl. c. early-14th century BCMinor wife of the 18th dynasty Egyptian king Thutmose IV and the mother of Amenhotep III.
Muthis Pharaoh29th dynastyfl. c. early-4th century BCEMaybe an ephemeral pharaoh usurper of the 29th dynasty.
Mutnedjmet Queen18th dynastyfl. c. late-14th century BCAlso known as Mutnedjemet, Mutnodjmet, and Mutnodjemet. She was the Great Royal Wife of Horemheb, the last king of the 18th dynasty.
Mutnedjmet Queen21st dynastyfl. c. late-11th century BCGreat Royal Wife of her brother, Psusennes I, and was the mother of Pharaoh Amenemope. She was the daughter of the High Priest of Amun, Pinedjem I.
Mutnofret Queen18th dynastyfl. c. late-16th century BCQueen of Thutmose I, and the mother of Thutmose II. She was probably a daughter of Ahmose I and a sister of Amenhotep I.

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NameMain titleDynastyDateComment
Nebtawy Chantress of Amun18th dynastySee Horemoheb
Nakht Astronomer18th dynastyfl. c. 14th century BCServed during the reign of Tuthmose IV. Buried in TT52
NakhthorebPharaoh30th dynastySee Nectanebo II
Nakhtmin General18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCGeneral during the reign of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Nakhtmin may have been the son and heir of Pharaoh Ay but died before the end of the Ay's reign.
NakhtnebefPharaoh30th dynastySee Nectanebo I
Nakhtneith Queen1st dynastyfl. c. 31st century BCWife to king Djer.
Nakhtpaaten (or Nakht)Vizier18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCVizier of Pharaoh Akhenaten. Nakhtpaaten succeeded the vizier Ramose in office. Known from his tomb in Amarna.
Nakhtubasterau Queen26th dynastyfl. c. mid-6th century BCWife of pharaoh Amasis II. Name also written as Nakhtbastetiru.
Naparaye Queen25th dynastyfl. c. late-8th century BCNaparaye was the daughter of King Piye and the sister-wife of King Taharqa.
Narmer Pharaoh1st dynastyfl. c. 31st century BCPharaoh who is thought to be the successor to the proto-dynastic pharaohs Scorpion and/or Ka, and possibly the unifier of Egypt and founder of the 1st dynasty, and therefore the first pharaoh of all Egypt.
Nasakhma King of Kushfl. c. mid-5th century BCKushite King of Meroe. He was the successor to king Siaspiqa. (or Nasakhmaqa)
Nastasen King of Kushfl. c. late-4th century BCKing of Kush (reigned c. 335 BC – c. 310 BC). Probably the son of King Harsiotef and Queen Pelkha and his wife may have been Sekhmakh. Nastasen defeated an invasion of Kush from Upper Egypt led by a local ruler, Khabbash.
Nauny Princess21st dynastyfl. c. mid-11th century BCAlso known as Nany or Entiuny. She was probably a daughter of High Priest, later Pharaoh Pinedjem I.
Nebamun Vizier18th- 19th dynastyfl. c. early to mid-13th century BCVizier during the late 18th and early 19th dynasties of Egypt. He held that office from the reign of Horemheb to the reign of Ramesses II.
Nebankh High steward13th dynastyc. 1730 BCRoyal acquaintance and high steward during the reigns of Neferhotep I and Sobekhotep IV of the mid 13th Dynasty.
Nebemakhet Prince4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of pharaoh Khafre and queen Meresankh III. He was Chief Justice and Vizier to the pharaoh Menkaure.
Nebet Queen5th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCWife of king Unas.
Nebet Vizier6th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCFemale vizier who held the office during the reign of Pepi I. Nebet's two daughters, Ankhesenpepi I and Ankhesenpepi II married Pepi I. She was married to Khui and their son Djau was a vizier.
Nebetah Princess18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCDaughter of Amenhotep III and wife Tiye. She was a younger sister of Akhenaten.
Nebetia Princess18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCGranddaughter of Pharaoh Thutmose IV and the daughter of Prince Siatum.
Nebetiunet Princess18th dynastyfl. c. mid-15th century BCDaughter of Pharaoh Thutmose III and his wife Merytre-Hatshepsut.
Nebetnehat Queen18th dynastyfl. c. 14th century BCQueen of an unidentified Pharaoh. Her name is only known from an alabaster canopic fragment found in the valley of the Queens.
Nebettawy Princess- Queen19th dynastyfl. c. mid-13th century BCDaughter and a Great Royal Wife of pharaoh Ramesses II.
Nebiriau I Sewadjenre Pharaoh16th dynastyfl. c. early-16th century BCAlso known as Nebiryerawet I. A pharaoh of the 16th Theban dynasty based in Upper Egypt during the Second Intermediate Period.
Nebiriau II Pharaoh16th dynastyfl. c. 19th century BCAlso known as Nebiryerawet II. A pharaoh of the 16th Theban dynasty based in Upper Egypt during the Second Intermediate Period.
Nebit Vizier16th dynastyfl. c. early-16th century BCAncient Egyptian official under king Senusret III.
Nebkaure Khety Pharaoh9th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCPharaoh of the Herakleopolite 9th dynasty, also mentioned on The Eloquent Peasant .
Nebmaatre Pharaoh16th or 17th dynastyfl. c. early-16th century BCObscur pharaoh of the early 17th dynasty during the Second Intermediate Period.
Nebmaatre Prince, High Priest of Re20th dynastyfl. c. late-12th century BCHigh Priest of Re in Heliopolis. He was probably a son of Ramesses IX.
Nebneteru Tenry High Priest of Amun19th dynastyfl. c. early-13th century BCHigh Priest of Amun under pharaoh Seti I. Nebneteru's wife, Merytre, was Chief of the Harem of Amun.
NebnuniPharaoh13th dynastySee Nebnun(i) Semenkare .
NebrePharaoh2nd dynastySee Raneb .
Nebsenre Pharaoh14th Dynastyfl. c. early 17th century BCObscur king of the 14th Dynasty, attested by a single inscription on a jar and the Turin canon.
Nebtu Queen18th Dynastyfl. c. mid-15th century BCWife of the 18th dynasty king, Thutmose III.
Nebtyemneferes Princess5th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCDaughter of Pharaoh Djedkare.
Nebty-tepites Princess4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCNebty-tepites was a daughter of Prince Horbaef and his half-sister Meresankh II. After Horbaef's death, Meresankh married either the pharaoh Djedefra or the pharaoh Khafre.
Nebwawy High Priest of Osiris18th dynastyfl. c. 15th century BCE High Priest of Osiris under the pharaohs Hatshepsut, Thutmose III and Amenhotep II.
Nebwenenef High Priest of Amun19th dynastyfl. c. early-13th century BCHigh Priest of Amun at the beginning of the reign of Ramesses II. Prior to that, Nebwenenef had served as High Priest of Anhur and High Priest of Hathor during the reign of Seti I.
NebyPharaoh7th dynastySee Neferkare Neby .
Necho I King of Sais26th dynastyfl. c. mid-7th century BCAlso known as Nekau I. Governor of the Egyptian city of Sais. He was the first attested local Saite king of the 26th dynasty of Egypt (reigned c. 672 BC–c. 664 BC). He was killed by an invading Kushite force under Tantamani.
Necho II Pharaoh26th dynastyfl. c. late-7th century BCAlso known as Nekau II (reigned c. 610 BC–c. 595 BC). Following the collapse of the Assyrian Empire, the Babylonians under Nebuchadrezzar II fought the armies of Pharaoh Necho II. The Egyptians were defeated and eventually expelled from Syria.
Nectanebo I Pharaoh30th dynastyreigned 380 BC – 362 BCAlso known as Nekhtnebef. Nectanebo deposed and killed Nefaarud II, starting the last dynasty of Egyptian kings. He spent much of his reign defending his kingdom against Persian reconquest but still erected many monuments and temples.
Nectanebo II Pharaoh30th dynastyreigned 360 BC – 343 BCAlso known as Nakhthoreb, the last king of the 30th dynasty and the last native Egyptian ruler in antiquity. He was placed on the throne by the Spartan king Agesilaus II, who helped him overthrow Teos and fight off a rival pretender. Nectanebo II was defeated by the Persian king Artaxerxes III, and went into exile in Nubia. Egypt once again became a satrapy of the Persian Empire.
Nedjeftet Queen6th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCWife of pharaoh Pepi I.
Nedjem Prince18th dynastyfl. c. late-15th century BCSon of Pharaoh Amenhotep II.
Nedjemib Princess4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCDaughter of Rahotep and Nofret and niece of pharaoh Khufu.
Nedjemibre Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. early- to mid-18th century BCEphemeral ruler of the 13th dynasty during the Second Intermediate Period. Known only from the Turin canon.
Neferefre Pharaoh5th dynastyfl. c. 25th century BCAlso known as Raneferef. He reigned c. 2460 BC – c. 2453 BC.
Neferetnebty Queen5th dynastyfl. c. 25th century BCWife of pharaoh Sahure. Her name is sometimes written as Neferet-ha-Nebti, or Neferetnebti.
Neferhetepes Princess4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCDaughter of Pharaoh Djedefre.
Neferhotep Scribe13th dynastyfl. c. mid-18th century BC13th dynasty Egyptian official and scribe.
Neferhotep I Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. late-18th century BCSon of a Theban military family and brother of King Sobekhotep IV.
Neferhotep III Sekhemre Sankhtawy Pharaoh16th dynastyfl. c. late-17th century BCKing during the Theban 16th Dynasty.
Neferirkare Pharaoh8th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCReigned c. 2161 BC – c. 2160 BC, during the First Intermediate Period.
Neferirkare Kakai Pharaoh5th dynastyfl. c. 25th century BCReigned c. 2477 BC – c. 2467 BC. He married Queen Khentkaus II.
Neferkahor Pharaoh7th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCMay have been a 7th dynasty king of Egypt during the First Intermediate Period.
Neferkamin Pharaoh7th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCMay have been a 7th dynasty king of Egypt during the First Intermediate Period.
Neferkamin Anu Pharaoh8th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCMay have been an 8th dynasty king of Egypt during the First Intermediate Period.
Neferkara I Pharaoh8th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCMay have been a 7th dynasty king of Egypt during the First Intermediate Period.
Neferkare II Pharaoh7th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCMay have been a 7th dynasty king of Egypt during the First Intermediate Period.
Neferkare III Pharaoh9th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCKing during the 9th dynasty of Egypt controlling territories based around Herakleopolis.
Neferkare Iymeru Vizier13th dynastyEgyptian vizier under king Sobekhotep IV.
Neferkare Khendu Pharaoh7th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCMay have been a 7th dynasty king of Egypt during the First Intermediate Period.
Neferkare Neby Pharaoh7th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCMay have been a 7th dynasty king of Egypt during the First Intermediate Period. His mother was probably Queen Ankhesenpepi II and his father was probably Pepi II Neferkare.
Neferkare Pepiseneb Pharaoh8th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCMay have been an 8th dynasty king of Egypt during the First Intermediate Period.
Neferkare Tereru Pharaoh7th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCMay have been a 7th dynasty king of Egypt during the First Intermediate Period.
Neferkare VII Pharaoh9th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCEThird pharaoh of the 9th dynasty.
Neferkare VIII Pharaoh10th dynastyfl. c. late-22nd century BCESecond pharaoh of the 10th dynasty.
Neferkare King of Tanis26th dynastyfl. c. mid-7th century BCELast local ruler of Tanis who finally submitted himself to Psamtik I of the 26th dynasty.
Neferkau Prince4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of Rahotep and Nofret and nephew of pharaoh Khufu.
Neferkauhor Pharaoh8th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCReigned c. 2163 BC–c. 2161 BC, during the First Intermediate Period.
Neferkaure II Pharaoh8th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCReigned c. 2167 BC–c. 2163 BC, during the First Intermediate Period.
Nefermaat I Vizier4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of pharaoh Sneferu. He was a vizier and was a half-brother of Khufu. Nefermaat's wife was Itet.
Nefermaat II Vizier4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCVizier during the reign of his cousin pharaoh Khafre. Nefermaat was a son of Princess Nefertkau .
Neferneferuaten Ankhkheperure Pharaoh18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCFemale Egyptian pharaoh (reigned c.1335 BC – c.1333 BC) toward the end of the Amarna era during the 18th Dynasty. She was probably a daughter of pharaoh Akhenaten.
Neferneferuaten Tasherit Princess18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCDaughter of Pharaoh Akhenaten and his Great Royal Wife Nefertiti.
Neferneferure Princess18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCDaughter of Pharaoh Akhenaten and Great Royal Wife Nefertiti.
Neferronpet Vizier19th dynastyfl. c. mid-13th century BCEgyptian vizier and a High Priest of Ptah during the reign of pharaoh Ramesses II.
Nefersheshemre called SeshiVizier6th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCVizier during the early to middle part of the reign of the 6th dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Teti.
Nefertari Queen18th dynastyfl. c. late-15th century BCFirst Great Royal Wife of Pharaoh Thutmose IV.
Nefertari Queen19th dynastyfl. c. mid-13th century BCAlso known as Nefertari Merytmut, one of the Great Royal Wives of pharaoh Ramesses II.
Neferthenut Queen12th dynastyfl. c. mid-19th century BCProbably the wife of pharaoh Senusret III.
Nefertiabet Princess4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCDaughter of Pharaoh Khufu and sister of Hetepheres II and Khafre.
Nefertiti Queen18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCGreat Royal Wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten. Nefertiti is also known for her bust which was attributed to the sculptor Thutmose.
Nefertkau I Princess4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCDaughter of pharaoh Sneferu and a half-sister to Khufu.
Nefertkau II Princess4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCWife and sister of Prince Khufukhaf I, son of the 4th dynasty pharaoh Khufu.
Nefertkau III Princess4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCProbably a daughter of Meresankh II and Prince Horbaef. She was married to an official named Iynefer.
Nefertnesu Princess4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCDaughter of pharaoh Sneferu and she was a half-sister to pharaoh Khufu.
Neferu III Queen12th dynastyfl. c. mid-20th century BCDaughter of Amenemhat I, wife of her brother, Senusret I, and the mother of Amenemhat II.
Neferuptah Princess12th dynastyfl. c. late-19th century BCAlso known as Ptahneferu, a daughter of the Egyptian king Amenemhat III of the 12th dynasty. Her sister was the Pharaoh Sobekneferu.
Neferure Princess18th dynastyfl. c. early-15th century BCDaughter of two pharaohs, Hatshepsut and Thutmose II. She served in high offices in the Egyptian government and the religious administration.
Nefrubity Princess18th dynastyfl. c. early-15th century BCSometimes called Akhbetneferu. She was the daughter of Pharaoh Thutmose I and Ahmose, the sister of Hatshepsut and the half-sister of Thutmose II.
Nehesy Pharaoh14th dynastyfl. c. late-18th century BCRuler during the 14th dynasty of Egypt of the Second Intermediate Period.
Nehi Viceroy of Kush18th dynastyIn office under Thutmose III.
Neith Queen6th dynastyfl. c. 23rd century BCOne of the queens of the 6th dynasty pharaoh Pepi II. Neith was probably a daughter of the pharaoh Pepi I and queen Ankhesenpepi I, making her half-sister to pharaoh Pepi II. Neith may be the mother of pharaoh Nemtyemsaf II.
Neithhotep Queen1st dynastyfl. c. 31st century BCQueen of Egypt, and likely wife of Narmer.
Neitiqerty Siptah Pharaoh6th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCReigned c. 2183 BC – c. 2181 BC, and was an obscure successor to Merenre Nemtyemsaf II towards the end of the 6th dynasty of Egypt.
Nekauba Pharaoh26th dynastyfl. c. mid-7th century BCReigned c. 678 BC – c. 672 BC during the 26th Saite dynasty of Egypt.
Nemtyemsaf IPharaoh6th dynastysee Merenre Nemtyemsaf I
Nemtyemsaf IIPharaoh6th dynastysee Merenre Nemtyemsaf II
Nepherites I Pharaoh29th dynastyreigned 399 BC – 393 BCAlso known as Nefaarud I. He founded the 29th dynasty of Egypt by defeating and then executing Amyrtaeus. Nepherites was a native of Mendes, which he made his capital. He supported Sparta in its war against the Persians by supplying them with grain and ship building material.
Nepherites II Pharaoh29th dynastyreigned 380 BCAlso known as Nefaarud II, a pharaoh of Egypt. Following the death of his father Hakor, he was the last pharaoh of the 29th dynasty. He was deposed and killed by Nectanebo I after ruling Egypt for only 4 months.
Nerikare Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. early-18th century BCShort-lived pharaoh of the 13th dynasty.
Neserkauhor Prince5th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCSon of Djedkare Isesi.
Nesitanebetashru Noble Woman21st dynastyfl. c. early-10th century BCDaughter of the Egyptian nobleman and High Priest of Amun, Pinedjem II, and his wife Neskhons.
Nesitanebetashru Queen22nd dynastyfl. c. mid-9th century BCWife of Sheshonk II and the mother of Pharaoh Harsiese. She was also a Chantress of Amun.
Nesitaudjatakhet Queen22nd dynastyfl. c. 9th century BCWife of Pharaoh Sheshonk II and the mother of Prince Osorkon D.
Neskhons Princess21st dynastyfl. c. late-11th century BCDaughter of Smendes II and Takhentdjehuti, and wed her paternal uncle, High Priest Pinedjem II.
Neterkheperre Meryptah called Pipi IIHigh Priest of Ptah21st dynastyfl. c. early-10th century BCHigh Priest of Ptah during the reigns of the pharaohs Psusennes I, Amenemope, Osochor and Siamun.
Netjeraperef Prince4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of the Egyptian pharaoh Sneferu. He was a half-brother of Khufu and nephew to Hetepheres I.
Netjerkare Pharaoh7th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCMay have been a 7th dynasty king of Egypt during the First Intermediate Period.
Nikare Pharaoh7th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCMay have been a 7th dynasty king of Egypt during the First Intermediate Period.
Nikaure Vizier4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCPrince, chief justice and vizier during the 4th dynasty. Nikaure was a son of Pharaoh Khafre and Queen Persenet. His wife was Nikanebti.
Nimaethap Queen2nd dynastyfl. c. 27th century BCQueen, husband unknown.
Nimaethap II Queen5th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCQueen of Egypt at the end of the 2nd dynasty. Wife of Pharaoh Khasekhemwy.
Nimlot Libyan chief21st dynastyfl. c. 10th century BCEGreat Chief of the Ma, known for being the father of pharaoh Shoshenq I and brother of pharaoh Osorkon the Elder.
Nimlot Prince22nd dynastyfl. c. 940 BCEPrince, son of pharaoh Shoshenq I; he also was a general and a governor at Herakleopolis Magna.
Nimlot High Priest of Amun22nd dynastyfl. c. mid-9th century BCHigh Priest of Amun at Thebes during the latter part of the reign of his father, pharaoh Osorkon II.
Nimlot King of Hermopolis25th dynastyfl. c. mid-8th century BCELocal pharaoh at Hermopolis during the 25th dynasty, he submitted himself to Piye and is depicted on the latter's Victory stela.
Nitocris Pharaoh / Queen6th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCMay have been the last pharaoh of the Egyptian 6th Dynasty. However, her historicity has been questioned.
Nitocris I God's Wife of Amun26th dynastyfl. c. mid-7th to early-6th century BCAlso known as Nitiqret, she was the Divine Adoratrice of Amun or God's Wife of Amun for over 70 years. She was the daughter of the Saite pharaoh Psamtik I.
Nitocris II Princess, High Priest of Amun26th Dynastyfl. c. mid-6th century BCDaughter of pharaoh Amasis II and a female High Priest of Amun.
Nodjmet Noble20th-21st dynastyfl. c. early-11th century BCENoblewoman, wife of the High Priest of Amun Herihor and/or Piankh.
Nofret Princess4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCNoblewoman and princess who lived during the 4th dynasty of Egypt. Nofret married Prince Rahotep, who was a son of Pharaoh Sneferu.
Nofret II Queen12th dynastyfl. c. early-19th century BCDaughter of Amenemhat II and wife of Senusret II.
Nubhetepti-khered Princess13th dynastyfl. c. mid-18th century BCEgyptian king's daughter during the 13th dynasty. Probably a daughter of King Hor.
Nubkhaes Queen13th dynastyfl. c. mid-17th century BC13th dynasty Egyptian queen whose husband is assumed to be one of the successors of pharaoh Sobekhotep IV.
Nubkhesbed Queen20th dynastyfl. c. mid-12th century BCGreat Royal Wife of Pharaoh Ramesses VI and mother of Pharaoh Ramesses VII.
Nubwenet Queen6th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCAlso known as Nebuunet, an Egyptian queen consort and a wife of the 6th dynasty pharaoh Pepi I.
Nuya Pharaoh14th dynastyfl. c. 17th century BCPoorly known pharaoh of the 14th dynasty, likely of Semitic descent and reigning over the eastern Nile Delta.
Nykara Granary Official5th dynastyfl. c. 25th century BCKnown from a granite statue of Nykara and his family, now at the Brooklyn Museum.
Nynetjer Pharaoh2nd dynastyfl. c. 28th century BCLong-lived king of the mid 2nd dynasty of Egypt. It is possible that he was a son of his predecessor Raneb.
Nyuserre Ini Pharaoh5th dynastyfl. c. 25th century BCAlso known as Neuserre Izi, Niuserre Isi, Nyuserra, and Rathoris. A 5th dynasty pharaoh of Egypt (reigned c. 2453 BC – c. 2422 BC).

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NameMain titleDynastyDateComment
Osorkon the Elder Pharaoh21st dynastyfl. c. early-10th century BCOsorkon Akheperre Setepenre reigned c. 992 BC – c. 986 BC, and was the first pharaoh of Libyan extraction to rule Egypt. He was the son of Shoshenq, the Great Chief of the Ma.
Osorkon I Pharaoh22nd dynastyreigned c. 922 BC – c. 887 BCSon of Sheshonk I and his chief consort, Karomat. Osorkon I's reign was long and prosperous and is known for many temple building projects.
Osorkon II Pharaoh22nd dynastyreigned c. 872 BC – c. 837 BCSon of Takelot I and Queen Kapes. He ruled Egypt from Tanis. After succeeding his father, he faced a revolt from his cousin, Harsiese, who controlled Thebes. However, Osorkon II was able to unite Egypt after Harsiese's death. Further names include 'Usermaatre Setepenamun.
Osorkon III Pharaoh23rd dynastyreigned c. 798 BC – c. 769 BCUsermaatre Setepenamun Si-Ese was a pharaoh of Upper Egypt based in Thebes. He was also a High Priest of Amun. He was a son of Takelot II and Queen Karomama II. During his reign, he defeated the rival forces of Sheshonk IV.
Osorkon IV Pharaoh22nd dynastyfl. c. mid-8th century BCRuler of Lower Egypt who was based in Tanis and therefore one of the 22nd dynasty pharaoh Shoshenq V's successors.
Osorkon C Great Chief of the Ma22nd dynastyfl. c. mid-8th century BCGreat Chief of the Ma and governor of Sais, predecessor of pharaoh Tefnakht of the 24th Dynasty.

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NameMain titleDynastyDateComment
PaanchiPharaoh25th dynastysee Piye
Pabasa Chief Steward26th dynastyfl. c. mid-7th century BCChief Steward to the Divine Adoratrice of Amun, Nitocris I.
Pageti Princess4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCDaughter of Nefermaat, the eldest son of pharaoh Sneferu and Itet.
Pahemnetjer High Priest of Ptah19th dynastyfl. c. mid-13th century BCHigh Priest of Ptah during the reign of Ramesses II. Pahemnetjer succeeded Huy as High Priest of Ptah.
Pami Usermaatre Setepenre Pharaoh22nd dynastyfl. c. mid-8th century BCReigned c. 785 BC – c. 778 BC, and was a member of the Meshwesh Libyans then ruling the country.
Panehesy (I)Chief servitor of the Aten18th dynastyfl. c. 14th century BCHigh Priest of the Aten in the temple of Aten in Akhetaten during the reign of Akhenaten.
Panehesy (II)Prophet of Amenhotep (I) of the Forecourt19th dynastyfl. c. 13th century BCServed during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II.
Panehesy Vizier19th dynastyfl. c. late-13th century BCServed during the reign of Pharaoh Merenptah.
Paraemheb Vizier19th dynastyfl. c. late-13th century BCVizier of Egypt during the reigns of the pharaohs Amenmesse and Seti II. Also known as Pre'em'hab.
Pareherwenemef Prince19th dynastyfl. c. mid-13th century BCSon of pharaoh Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari.
Pareherwenemef Prince20th dynastyfl. c. early-12th century BCSon of pharaoh Ramesses III.
Parennefer called Wennefer High Priest of Amun18th dynastyfl. c. mid to late-14th century BCHigh Priest of Amun during the reigns of the 18th dynasty pharaohs Tutankhamen and Horemheb.
Parennefer Royal Butler18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCPharaoh Akhenaten's close adviser both before and after Akhenaten came to the throne.
Pasenhor Priest22nd dynastyfl. c. 730 BCEPriest of Ptah under pharaoh Shoshenq V, known for his long genealogy written on an Apis burial stela.
Paser I Viceroy of Kush18th dynastyfl. c. 14th century BCLikely served during the reigns of Ay and Horemheb
Paser Vizier19th dynastyfl. c. early to mid-13th century BCVizier during the reigns of pharaohs Seti I and Ramesses II. Later he became a High Priest of Amun.
Paser II Viceroy of Kush19th dynastyfl. c. 13th century BCSon of the High Priest of Min and Isis named Minmose. He was a King's son of Kush, overseer of the Southern Lands, and king's scribe.
Pashedu Artisan19th dynastyfl. c. 13th century BCLived in Deir el-Medina on the west bank of the Nile, opposite Thebes, during the reign of Seti I.
Patareshnes Queen22nd dynastyfl. c. mid-10th century BCWife of pharaoh Sheshonk I. Her name is sometimes written as Patoreshnes or Penreshnes.
Paweraa Mayor of Western Thebes20th dynastyfl. c. 11th century BCMayor of Western Thebes during a series of tomb robberies that occurred in the Valley of the Kings during the late New Kingdom.
Pawura Chief of the Archers18th dynastyfl. c. 14th century BCEgyptian official mentioned in the Amarna letters. He is referred to as an Egyptian "archer–commander" and an "irpi–official".
Pebatjma Nubian Queenfl. c. 8th century BCWife of King Kashta and mother of King Piye (possibly), King Shabaka, God's Wife Amenirdis I, Queens Khensa and Peksater.
Pebekkamen Chief of the Chamber20th dynastyfl. c. early-12th century BCOne of the key conspirators in the Harem conspiracy, a plot to overthrow Pharaoh Ramesses III. Pebekkamen had served as chief of the chamber to Ramesses. Following his trial, Pebekkamen was executed.
Pediamenopet Priest25th and 26th dynastyfl. c. late 8th century BCLibrarian, archivist and Chief Lector Priest during the Egyptian 25th and 26th dynasties who amassed enough wealth to build a labyrinthine tomb covered with frescoes and hieroglyphics.
Pediese Local RulerThird Intermediate Periodfl. c. late 8th century BCPediese, married to the great-great-granddaughter of Shoshenq III, was one of a number of princes ruling Lower Egypt. He was of Libyan descent, a chief of the Ma. He ruled from Athribis.
Pediese, chief of the Ma High Priest of PtahThird Intermediate Periodfl. c. late 8th century BCInvolved in the replacement of an Apis bull which had died in the 28th year of the reign of Shoshenq III.
Pehen-Ptah Chief of sculptors2nd or 3rd Dynastyfl. c. 2827th century BCOfficial in charge of the sculptors of the king.
Petiese AdministratorPersian Occupation, 26th dynastyfl. c. 7th century BCSon of Ireturu, administered Upper Egypt. In 651 BCE he had his priestly offices confirmed by Psamtik I.
Pedubast I Pharaoh23rd dynastyfl. c. late-9th century BCKing of Libyan ancestry (reigned c. 829 BC – c. 804 BC) . He was the main opponent to the 23rd dynasty Upper Egyptian pharaohs Takelot II and Osorkon III during a protracted civil war between these two competing sides.
Pedubast II Pharaoh22nd dynastyfl. c. mid-8th century BCPharaoh of Lower Egypt (reigned c. 740 BC – c. 730 BC) associated with the 22nd dynasty. He was a possible son and successor to Shoshenq V.
Peftjauawybast King of Herakleopolis25th dynastyfl. c. late-8th century BCELocal pharaoh at Herakleopolis Magna who submitted himself to the 25th dynasty pharaoh Piye as shown on the latter's Victory stela. Also called Peftjaubast.
Peksater Queen25th dynastyfl. c. mid-8th century BCDaughter of King Kashta and Queen Pebatjma and a wife of the pharaoh, Piye.
Penebui Queen1st dynastyfl. c. 31st century BCWife of King Djer.
Pennesuttawy General19th dynastyfl. c. late-14th century BCGeneral and superintendent of the Southern Lands (Kush) at the beginning of the 19th dynasty of Egypt. Pennesuttawy was a brother of the High Priest of Amun, Parennefer.
Pensekhmet Vizier19th dynastyfl. c. late-13th century BCServed during the reign of the 19th dynasty pharaoh Merenptah.
Pentawer(et)Prince19th dynastyfl. c. early-12th century BCSon of Pharaoh Ramesses III and Queen Tiye. He was to be the beneficiary of a "harem conspiracy" planned by his mother to assassinate the pharaoh. The plot failed and Pentawer was forced to commit suicide.
Penthu Physician, Chamberlain18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCSeal-bearer of the king, king's scribe, chief of physicians and chamberlain to the 18th dynasty pharaoh Akhenaten.
Pentu Vizier18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCVizier of Egypt during the reign of pharaoh Tutankhamun. Also written as Pentju.
Pepi I Meryre Pharaoh6th dynastyreigned c. 2332 BC – c. 2283 BCPepi I's long reign was marked by an aggressive expansion into Nubia and the spread of trade to far-flung areas such as Lebanon and the Somali coast, but also the growing power of the nomarchs.
Pepi II Neferkare Pharaoh6th dynastyreigned c. 2278 BC – c. 2184 BCSon of Merenre and Ankhesenpepi II. His lengthy reign was marked by a sharp decline of the Old Kingdom as the power of the nomarchs grew.
Pepi III Seneferankhre Pharaoh16th dynastyObscur ruler of the second intermediate period, possibly a vassal of the Hyksos kings or a king of the 16th dynasty
Perneb Prince2nd dynastyfl. c. 28th century BCSon of the 2nd dynasty pharaoh Hotepsekhemwy.
Persenet Queen4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCMay have been a daughter of King Khufu and a wife of King Khafre.
Peseshet Physician4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCHer title was "lady overseer of the female physicians,"but whether she was a physician herself is uncertain. She had a son, Akhethetep, in whose mastaba at Giza her personal stela was found.
Petubastis III PharaohPersian Occupationfl. late 6th century BCEgyptian ruler who revolted against Persian rule under the satrap Aryandes. He was probably a member of the old royal Saitic line, who attempted to seize power around 522 BC. Aryandes probably quelled the rebellion.(or Seheruibre Padibastet)
Piankh High Priest of Amun21st dynastyfl. c. mid-11th century BCHigh Priest of Amun who led an army against Pinehesy, viceroy of Kush, who had conquered large parts of Upper Egypt and succeeded in driving him back into Nubia.
Pihuri Commissioner18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCEgyptian commissioner in the "Land of Retenu" (Canaan) mentioned in the Amarna letters. He probably served under pharaohs Amenhotep III and Akhenaten. His name is sometimes written as Pakhura.
Pimay Prince22nd dynastyfl. c. late-9th century BCSon of king Sheshonk III. He served as a 'Great Chief of the Ma' during his father's reign.
Pinedjem I High Priest of Amun21st dynastyfl. c. mid-11th century BCHigh Priest of Amun at Thebes in Egypt and the de facto ruler of Middle and Upper Egypt from 1054 BC. He asserted his virtual independence from the 21st dynasty based at Tanis. He married Duathathor-Henuttawy, a daughter of Ramesses XI.
Pinedjem II High Priest of Amun21st dynastyfl. c. early-10th century BCHigh Priest of Amun at Thebes in Egypt and the de facto ruler of the south of the country. He married his sister Isetemkheb and his niece Nesikhons, the daughter of his brother Smendes II.
Pinehesy Viceroy of Kush20th dynastyfl. c. early-11th century BCServed during the reign of pharaoh Ramesses XI. Pinehesy extended his influence over much of the south of Egypt defying Ramesses XI. However, the High Priest of Amun, Herihor, was able to drive Pinehesy back into Nubia. Also known as Panehesy or Panehasy.
Pipi High Priest of Ptah21st dynastyfl. c. mid-11th century BCHigh Priest of Ptah, a contemporary of Pharaoh Psusennes I. He was the father of the High Priest of Ptah Harsiese.
Piye (or Piankhi the Nubian)Pharaoh25th dynastyreigned c. 752 BC – c. 721 BCKushite king and founder of the 25th dynasty of Egypt who ruled from the city of Napata. As ruler of Nubia and Upper Egypt, Piye took advantage of the squabbling of Egypt's rulers to expand Nubia's power beyond Thebes into Lower Egypt receiving the submission of the kings of the Nile Delta.
Potasimto General26th dynastyfl. c. early-6th century BCCommander of the Greek troops during an expedition against Nubia under pharaoh Psamtik II; his real Egyptian name was Padismatawy.
Pothinus RegentPtolemaicfl. mid-1st century BCOfficial under Pharaoh Ptolemy XII. When Ptolemy XII died in 51 BC, as his son Ptolemy XIII was under age, Pothinus was appointed as his regent. Pothinus used his influence to turn Ptolemy XIII against Cleopatra VII. In the resultant civil war, Cleopatra VII and Julius Caesar prevailed and Pothinus was executed in 47 BC.
Prehotep I Vizier19th dynastyfl. c. mid-13th century BCVizier during the latter part of the reign of pharaoh Ramesses II. Also known as Rahotep, Parahotep, Parehotp.
Prehotep II Vizier19th dynastyfl. c. mid-13th century BCVizier during the latter part of the reign of pharaoh Ramesses II. Parahotep was the son of the High Priest of Ptah Pahemnetjer. Also known as Rahotep, Parahotep, Parehotp.
Psammetichus IV Rebel ruler27th dynastyfl. 5th century BCEgyptian ruler who rebelled to the Persian occupation.
Psammuthes Pharaoh29th dynastyfl. c. early-4th century BCUpon the death of Nepherites I, two rival factions fought for the throne: one supported Muthis son of Nefaarud, and the other supported an usurper named Psammuthes. Both men were eventually defeated by a general named Hakor.
Psamtik I Wahibre Pharaoh26th dynastyreigned c. 664 BC – c. 610 BCManaged to unite all of Egypt and free the country from Assyrian and Nubian control within the first ten years of his reign. (or Psammeticus or Psammetichus)
Psamtik II Pharaoh26th dynastyreigned c. 595 BC – c. 589 BCIn 592 BC, Psamtik II marched deep into Nubia and inflicted a heavy defeat on the kingdom of Kush.(or Psammetichus or Psammeticus)
Psamtik III Pharaoh26th dynastyreigned c. 526 BC – c. 525 BCLast pharaoh of the 26th dynasty of Egypt. Psamtik had ruled Egypt for only six months before the Persian invasion led by King Cambyses II. Psamtik was defeated at Pelusium and later executed by the Persians.(or Psammetichus or Psammeticus)
Psusennes I Pharaoh21st dynastyreigned c. 1047 BC – c. 1001 BCSon of Pinedjem I and Henuttawy, a daughter of Ramesses XI. He married his sister Mutnedjmet.(or Psibkhanno or Hor-Pasebakhaenniut I)
Psusennes II Titkheperure Pharaoh21st dynastyreigned c. 967 BC – c. 943 BCLast king of the 21st dynasty of Egypt. He was a High Priest of Amun at Thebes and the son of Pinedjem II and Istemkheb.(or Tyetkheperre Psusennes II or Hor-Pasebakhaenniut II)
Psusennes III High Priest of Amun21st dynastyfl. c. mid-10th century BCHigh Priest of Amun at Thebes towards the end of the 21st Dynasty of Egypt.
Ptahhotep Vizier5th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCCity administrator and vizier during the reign of Djedkare Isesi. He is credited with authoring "The Instruction of Ptahhotep", which was meant to instruct young men in appropriate behaviour.
Ptahmose High Priest of Ptah18th dynastyfl. c. late-15th century BCServed under pharaohs Thutmose IV and Amenhotep III. Ptahmose also held the titles of count and governor, and Sem-priest.
Ptahmose Treasurer18th dynastyfl. c. 14th century BCTreasurer under the 18th dynasty pharaoh Amenhotep III and known from a statue.
Ptahmose Vizier18th dynastyfl. c. early-14th century BCHigh Priest of Amun and vizier of southern Egypt under the 18th dynasty pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Ptahshepses Vizier5th dynastyfl. c. 25th century BCVizier and son-in-law of king Niuserre. His mastaba complex in Abusir is considered by many to be the most extensive and architecturally unique non-royal tomb of the Old Kingdom.
Puimre Second prophet of Amun18th dynastyfl. c. early-14th century BCServed during the reigns of Thutmose III and Hatshepsut.
Pyhia Princess18th dynastyfl. c. early-14th century BCEgyptian princess, a daughter of Thutmose IV. Her name is sometimes written as Pyihia or Petepihu.

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NameMain titleDynastyDateComment
Qa'a Pharaoh1st dynastyfl. c. 29th century BCLast king of the 1st dynasty of Egypt.
Qakare Ibi Pharaoh8th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCReigned c. 2169 BC – c. 2167 BC, during the First Intermediate Period.
Qakare Ini Pharaoh11th-12th dynastyfl. early-20th century BCEEgyptian or Nubian pretender to the throne, he was an opponent of Amenemhat I but was defeated by him.
Qalhata Queen25th dynastyfl. c. late-8th century BCDaughter of King Piye and a queen consort to her brother Shabaka.
Qar Royal physician and priest6th dynasty23322283 BCPhysician and priest of the mortuary cults of Khafre and Menkaure under Pepi I
Qareh Pharaoh14th or 16th dynastyEither a pharaoh of Canaanite descent reigning over the eastern Nile Delta in the early 14th Dynasty or a vassal of the Hyksos kings.
Qen Artisan19th dynastyfl. c. 13th century BCLived in Deir el-Medina during the reign of Ramesses II. His titles included Servant in the Place of Truth, meaning that he work on the excavation and decoration of nearby royal tombs.
Qenna MerchantKnown from the Papyrus of Qenna, a part of the Book of the Dead.

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NameMain titleDynastyDateComment
Raemka Prince5th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCPossibly a son of Pharaoh Menkauhor Kaiu. Raemka was buried in Saqqara.
Raherka Chief of Scribes4th - 5th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCOfficial known mainly from the pair statue with his wife: The statue of Raherka and Meresankh
Rahotep Pharaoh17th dynastyfl. c. early-16th century BCAlso known as Sekhenrewahkhaw Rahotep. He reigned during the Second Intermediate Period, when Egypt was ruled by a number of kings at the same time.
Rahotep Prince4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCProbably a son of pharaoh Sneferu and his first wife, although his father could have been Huni. Statues of Rahotep and his wife Nofret were found in his mastaba in Meidum.
Ramesses I Menpehtyre Pharaoh19th dynastyfl. c. late-14th to early 13th century BCFounding pharaoh of Egypt's 19th dynasty (reigned c. 1292 BC – c. 1290 BC). Originally called Paramessu, Ramesses I was born into a noble military family from the Nile delta region. Horemheb, the last pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, appointed him as his Vizier, and later, as his heir.
Ramesses II the Great Pharaoh19th dynastyreigned c. 1279 BC – c. 1213 BCRegarded as Ancient Egypt's greatest and most powerful pharaoh. Ramesses II led successful expeditions north into Canaan, Lebanon and Syria and south into Nubia. He focused on building cities, temples and monuments and established the city of Pi-Ramesses in the Nile Delta as his new capital.
Ramesses III Usimare Pharaoh20th dynastyreigned c. 1186 BC – c. 1155 BCLast great New Kingdom king to wield any substantial authority over Egypt. He was the son of Setnakhte and Queen Tiy-Merenese. During his long reign, Egypt was beset by foreign invaders (including the “Sea Peoples” and the Libyans).
Ramesses IV Heqamaatre Pharaoh20th dynastyfl. c. mid-12th century BCReigned c. 1155 BC – c. 1149 BC. A son of Ramesses III, he initiated a substantial building program including an enlargement of the Temple of Khonsu at Karnak. Also known as Amonhirkhopshef.
Ramesses V Usermare Sekhepenre Pharaoh20th dynastyfl. c. mid-12th century BCSon of Ramesses IV and Queen Duatentopet. During his reign the power of the priesthood of Amun continued to grow, controlling the state's finances and much of the temple land in the country at the expense of the pharaohs.
Ramesses VI Pharaoh20th dynastyfl. c. mid-12th century BCSon of Ramesses III and Iset Ta-Hemdjert. Egypt's political and economic decline continued during his reign. At Thebes, the power of the chief priests of Amun continued to grow at the expense of the pharaohs.
Ramesses VII Usermaatre Meryamun Setepenre Pharaoh20th dynastyfl. c. mid-12th century BCSon of Ramesses VI.
Ramesses VIII Usermare Akhenamun Pharaoh20th dynastyfl. c. mid-12th century BCOne of the last surviving sons of Ramesses III. Also known as Ramesses Sethherkhepshef Meryamun.
Ramesses IX Pharaoh20th dynastyfl. c. late-12th century BCSon of Montuherkhopshef and grandson of Ramesses III. He reigned c. 1129 BC – c. 1111 BC.
Ramesses X Khepermare Pharaoh20th dynastyfl. c. late-12th century BCPharaoh of the 20th dynasty of Egypt (reigned c. 1111 BC – c. 1107 BC). He was possibly a son of Ramesses IX and husband of Queen Tyti, but this is unproven.
Ramesses XI Pharaoh20th dynastyreigned c. 1107 BC – c. 1078 BCLast king of the 20th dynasty of Egypt. He was probably the son of Ramesses X and Queen Tyti. Ramesses XI's reign saw the continuing disintegration of the Egyptian state. By late in his reign, he was forced to share power with the High Priest of Amun, Herihor, who controlled Thebes and Upper Egypt, and Smendes, who as governor, controlled Lower Egypt.
Ramesses Prince19th dynastyfl. c. mid-13th century BCEldest son of Pharaoh Ramesses II and Queen Isetnofret. He was the heir to the Egyptian throne but pre-deceased his father.
Ramesses-Meryamun-Nebweben Prince19th dynastyfl. c. mid-13th century BCSon of pharaoh Ramesses II.
Ramessesnakht High Priest of Amun20th dynastyfl. c. mid-12th century BCAppointed as the High Priest of Amun at Thebes under pharaoh Ramesses IV. He held this office until the reign of Ramesses IX. It was during Ramessesnakht's tenure that the power and importance of the Amun priesthood grew while the pharaoh's power began to noticeably decline.
Ramose Prince18th dynastyfl. c. late-16th century BCProbably the son of Pharaoh Ahmose I.
Ramose Vizier18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCNobleman, Governor of Thebes and vizier under pharaohs Amenhotep III and Akhenaten.
Raneb Pharaoh2nd dynastyfl. c. late-29th to early-28th century BCKing during the 2nd dynasty of Egypt.
Ranefer Prince4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of pharaoh Sneferu, the first ruler of the 4th dynasty of Egypt.
Rashepses Vizier5th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCRashepses served under pharaoh Djedkare Isesi.
Rawer Prince4th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCGreat-grandson of Khufu, brother of Minkhaf II.
Rehuerdjersen Treasurer12th dynastyfl. c. 20th century BCTreasurer who held this office under pharaoh Amenemhet I.
Rekhetre Queen4th/ 5th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCEgyptian queen from the late 4th dynasty or early 5th dynasty. She was a daughter of Pharaoh Khafre. Rekhetre was possibly the wife of one of Khafre's successors as pharaoh.
Rekhmire Vizier18th dynastyfl. c. mid-15th century BCNobleman and official, who served as Governor of Thebes and vizier during the reigns of Tuthmosis III and Amenhotep II. He was also High Priest of Annu or Heliopolis.
Renseneb Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. mid-18th century BCEgyptian king of the 13th dynasty. Alternate spelling: Ranisonb.
Reptynub Queen5th dynastyfl. c. 25th century BCWife of King Nyuserre Ini. Her name is also written as Repytnub and Reputnebu.
Reputnebty Princess5th dynastyfl. c. 25th century BCDaughter of pharaoh Nyuserre Ini and possibly queen Reptynub.
Roma-Roi High Priest of Amun19th dynastyfl. c. mid to late-13th century BCHigh Priest of Amun towards the end of the reign of Ramesses II and into the reigns of Merenptah and possibly Seti II.
Rudamun Usermaatre Setepenamun Meryamun Pharaoh23rd dynastyreigned c. 759 BC – c. 739 BCLast pharaoh of the 23rd dynasty based in Upper Egypt. He was the younger son of Osorkon III, and the brother of Takelot III.

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NameMain titleDynastyDateComment
Sabef Official1st dynastyfl. c. 29th century BCAncient Egyptian official under king Qa'a in the 1st dynasty.
Sabni Official6th dynastyfl. c. 23rd century BCAncient Egyptian expedition under king Pepy II buried at Qubbet el-Hawa.
Sabu called Ibebi High Priest of Ptah5th and 6th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCHigh Priest of Ptah during the reigns king Unas and king Teti.
Sabu called Thety High Priest of Ptah6th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCHigh Priest of Ptah during the reign of king Teti. He was the successor of Sabu Ibebi and probably his son.
Sahure Pharaoh5th dynastyfl. c. 25th century BCSon of queen Neferhetepes and his father was probably Userkaf. Sahure established a navy and sent the fleet to Punt. He traded with states and cities in the eastern Mediterranean.
Sakir-Har Pharaoh15th dynastyfl. c. late-17th century BCKing of the Hyksos 15th dynasty of Egypt.
Salitis Pharaoh15th dynastyfl. c. late-17th century BCAccording to Manetho, the first pharaoh of the Hyksos 15th dynasty of Egypt. The Hyksos founded the city of Avaris which became their capital.
Sanakht Pharaoh3rd dynastyfl. c. 27th century BCReigned c. 2686 BC – c. 2668 BC, and was probably the first pharaoh of the 3rd dynasty of Egypt. Referred to as Sanakhte or Nebka.
Sankhenre Sewadjtu Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. mid-17th century BCKing of Egypt's 13th dynasty at a time when the kings’ control over all of Egypt was receding.
Satiah Queen18th dynastyfl. c. early-15th century BCEgyptian queen, the Great Royal Wife of Thutmose III. Also referred to as Sitiah or Sitioh.
Satkhnum Princess2nd dynastyfl. c. 28th century BCDaughter of an unknown king of the 2nd dynasty; known for stela from her tomb at Helwan.
Scota princessin Irish mythology, Scottish mythology, and pseudohistory,fl. c. 10th century BCLegendary Egyptian princess. Also referred to as Scotia .
Sebkay Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. early-18th century BCEPharaoh of the early 13th dynasty, known from a magic wand.
Sedjefakare Amenemhat Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. mid-18th century BCEgyptian king of the 13th dynasty.
Segerseni Pharaoh11th-12th dynastyfl. early-20th century BCEEgyptian or Nubian pretender to the throne, he was an opponent of Amenemhat I but was defeated by him.
Sehebre Pharaoh14th dynastyc. 1700 BCPharaoh of the 14th dynasty, probably of Canaanite descent and reigning over the eastern Nile Delta during the second intermediate period.
Sehener Princess2nd Dynastyfl. c. 28th century BCDaughter of an unknown king of the 2nd dynasty; attested by a slab stela from her tomb at Saqqara.
Seheqenre Sankhptahi Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. mid-17th century BCAmong the last pharaohs of the 13th dynasty, shortly before its collapse under the Hyksos.
Sehetepre Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. mid-18th century BCEgyptian king of the 13th dynasty.
Sekhemib-Perenmaat Pharaoh2nd dynastyfl. c. 28th century BCKing during the Egyptian 2nd dynasty, who may have been the same individual as Peribsen, or, more likely, was a separate king who ruled Lower Egypt at the same time that Peribsen ruled Upper Egypt.
Sekhemkare Vizier5th dynastyfl. c. 25th century BCVizier during the reigns of kings Userkaf and Sahure. He was a son of king Khafre and queen Hekenuhedjet.
SekhemkarePharaoh13th dynastysee Amenemhat V Sekhemkare
Sekhemkhet Pharaoh3rd dynastyfl. c. 27th century BCPharaoh in Egypt during the 3rd dynasty.
Sekhemre Khutawy Sobekhotep IPharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. early-18th century BCEgyptian king of the 13th Dynasty
Sekheperenre Pharaoh14th dynastyfl. c. early-15th century BCPharaoh of the 14th dynasty, probably of Canaanite descent, reigning over the eastern Delta during the mid second intermediate period.
Sekhmakh Queenfl. c. mid-4th century BCWife of the Nubian king Nastasen.
Semat Queen1st dynastyfl. c. 30th century BCPossibly a wife of the 1st dynasty king Den.
Sematawytefnakht Official30th to Argead dynastyfl. c. 330s BCWitnessed the conquest of Egypt by the hands of Alexander the Great.
Semenkare Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. mid-18th century BCEgyptian king of the 13th Dynasty.
Semenre Pharaoh16th dynastyfl. c. early 16th century BC16th dynasty Theban king during the Second Intermediate Period of Egypt who succeeded Nebiriau II.
Semerkhet Pharaoh1st dynastyfl. c. 30th century BCKing during Egypt's 1st dynasty.
Semqen Pharaoh15th or 16th dynastyfl. c. mid 17th century BCEarly Hyksos ruler.
Senakhtenre Ahmose Pharaoh17th dynastyfl. c. mid-16th century BCPharaoh of the late 17th dynasty, his existence and complete name were confirmed by recent archeological discoveries.
Seneb Overseer of Dwarfs4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCDwarf who served as a high-ranking court official in the Old Kingdom.
Senebhenaf Vizier13th dynastyfl. c. late-17th century BCVizier during the 13th dynasty of the Second Intermediate Period.
Senebi Treasurer13th dynastyfl. c. mid-18th to early-17th century BCTreasurer under the 13th dynasty Egyptian kings Neferhotep I and Sobekhotep IV.
Senebkay Pharaoh16th or Abydos dynastyfl. c. mid-16th century BCObscur pharaoh whose tomb discovered in 2014 in Abydos might vindicate the existence of the Abydos Dynasty during the mid second intermediate period.
Senedj Pharaoh2nd dynastyfl. c. 28th century BCKing during the 2nd dynasty of Egypt who resided at Memphis.
Senedjemib Inti Vizier5th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCVizier, who served king Djedkare Isesi.
Senedjemib Mehi Vizier6th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCVizier who started out his career under king Djedkare Isesi and eventually became vizier under king Unas.
Senenmut Architect, Steward18th dynastyfl. c. early-15th century BCArchitect and government official. Senenmut entered royal service during the reign of Thutmose I or Thutmose II. After Hatshepsut became pharaoh, Senenmut became high steward.
Senewosret-Ankh Vizier12th – 13th dynastyfl. c. 18th century BCKnown from a number of sources making it possible to reconstruct his career.
Senkamanisken King of Kushfl. c. mid-7th century BCNubian king based at Napata (reigned c. 640 BC – c. 620 BC). He was married to Queen Nasalsa who bore him two sons: Anlamani and Aspelta.
Sennedjem Artisan19th dynastyfl. c. early-13th century BCEgyptian artisan who lived in Deir el-Medina near Thebes during the reigns of the 19th dynasty pharaohs Seti I and Ramesses II. He worked on the excavation and decoration of the nearby royal tombs.
Sennefer Mayor of Thebes18th dynastyfl. c. late-15th century BCMayor of Thebes and "Overseer of the Granaries and Fields, Gardens and Cattle of Amun" during the reign of Amenhotep II. He was a son of Ahmose Humay, brother to Amenhotep II's vizier Amenemopet.
Sennefer Overseer of the Seal18th dynastyfl. c. early to mid-15th century BCLong serving Egyptian official under pharaohs Thutmose II, Hatshepsut, and Thutmose III. His titles included "Overseer of the Seal" and "Overseer of the Gold-land of Amun".
Senneferi Overseer of the Seal18th dynastyfl. c. mid-15th century BCOverseer of the Seal and "Overseer of the Gold-Land of Amun", during the reign of Thutmose III of the Egyptian 18th dynasty.
Senseneb Queen-Mother18th dynastyfl. c. late 16th century BCMother of pharaoh Thutmose I.
Senusret Vizier12th dynastyfl. c. late-20th century BCEgyptian official who was a vizier during the last years of king Senusret I's rule and in the first years of king Amenemhet II.
Senusret I Pharaoh12th dynastyreigned c. 1971 BC – c. 1926 BCSon of Amenemhat I and Neferitatjenen. He continued his father's aggressive expansionist policies against Nubia. Senusret I established diplomatic relations with rulers in Syria and Canaan. He also tried to centralize the country's political structure by supporting nomarchs who were loyal to him. Also referred to as Sesostris I and Senwosret I.
Senusret II Pharaoh12th dynastyreigned c. 1897 BC – c. 1878 BCSon of Amenemhat II. His pyramid was constructed at El-Lahun. Senusret II was interested in the Faiyum oasis region and began work on an extensive irrigation system. Senusret II maintained good relations with the various nomarchs of Egypt. Also referred to as Sesostris II and Senwosret II.
Senusret III Pharaoh12th dynastyreigned c. 1878 BC – c. 1860 BCSon of Senusret II and Khnemetneferhedjet I. He built the Sesostris Canal and expanded Egyptian control deep into Nubia. His military campaigns gave rise to an era of peace and economic prosperity and he reduced the power of the nomarchs. Also referred to as Sesostris III and Senwosret III.
Senusret IV Pharaoh13th, 16th or 17th dynastyfl. c. late-17th to early-16th century BCPharaoh of some parts of Upper Egypt during the second intermediate period when the Hyksos controlled Lower Egypt.
Seqenenre Tao Pharaoh17th dynastyfl. c. 16th century BCProbably was the son and successor to Senaktenre Ahmose and Queen Tetisheri.
Serethor Queen1st dynastyfl. c. 30th century BCLikely a wife of king Den.
Serfka Prince4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of Nefermaat, the eldest son of pharaoh Sneferu, and Itet.
Seshemetka Queen1st dynastyfl. c. 30th century BCPossibly a wife of king Den and the mother of Anedjib.
Sesheshet Queen-Mother6th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCMother of pharaoh Teti. She was instrumental in enabling her son to gain the throne and reconciling two warring factions of the royal family. Also known as Shesh.
Setau Viceroy of Kush19th dynastyfl. c. 13th century BCViceroy of Kush in the second half of Ramesses II's reign.
Setepenre Princess18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCDaughter of Pharaoh Akhenaten and queen Nefertiti.
Seth Meribre Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. mid-18th century BCPoorly known king of the 13th dynasty reigning in the early second intermediate period.
Seth-Peribsen Pharaoh2nd dynastyfl. c. 28th century BCKing during the 2nd dynasty of Egypt.
Seti Commander18th dynastyfl. c. late-14th century BCEgyptian soldier during the late 18th dynasty, the commander of the army and later vizier. He was the father of Pharaoh Ramesses I. Also known as Suti.
Seti Viceroy of Kush19th dynastyfl. c. 13th century BCViceroy of Kush Seti is attested in year 1 of Siptah. Seti is also mentioned on some monuments of his son Amenemhab. Amenemhab was the son of Seti and the Lady Amenemtaiauw. Seti held the titles fan-bearer on the king's right, king's scribe of the letters of the Pharaoh.
Seti I Menmaatre Pharaoh19th dynastyreigned c. 1290 BC – c. 1279 BCSon of Ramesses I and Queen Sitre, and the father of Ramesses II. He reconquered most of the territories in Canaan and Syria disputed with the Hittites. Seti I also fought a series of wars in Libya and Nubia. Also referred to as Sethos I.
Seti II Userkheperure Setepenre Pharaoh19th dynastyreigned c. 1203 BC – c. 1197 BCSon of Merneptah and queen Isetnofret II. Seti II had to deal with the accession of a rival named Amenmesse who seized control over Thebes and Nubia in Upper Egypt. Also referred to as Sethos II.
Seti-Merenptah Pharaoh19th dynastyfl. c. early-12th century BCEgyptian prince of the late 19th dynasty, a son of Pharaoh Seti II and Isetnofret II.
Setnakhte Userkhaure-Setepenre Pharaoh20th dynastyfl. c. early-12th century BCFirst pharaoh of the 20th dynasty of Egypt (reigned c. 1190 BC – c. 1186 BC) and the father of Ramesses III. He was either an usurper who seized the throne or a member of a minor line of the royal family who emerged as pharaoh.
Setut Pharaoh9th dynastyfl. c. 22nd century BCEPharaoh of the Herakleopolite 9th dynasty, also called Senen ... .
Seuserenre BebiankhPharaoh16th dynastysee Bebiankh
Sewadjkare Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. mid-17th century BCPharaoh of the 13th dynasty of Egypt.
Sewadjkare Hori Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. mid-17th century BCPharaoh of the 13th dynasty of Egypt.
Sewadjkare III Pharaoh14th dynastyc. 1699 BCPharaoh of the 14th dynasty, probably of Canaanite descent and reigning over the eastern Nile Delta during the second intermediate period.
Shabaka Neferkare Pharaoh25th dynastyreigned c. 721 BC – c. 707 BCThought to be the son of King Kashta and Pebatjma, although a text from the time of Taharqa could be interpreted to mean that Shabaka was a brother of Taharqa and hence a son of Piye. He consolidated the Nubia's control over Egypt from Nubia to the Delta region. Shabaka maintained Egypt's independence from the Assyrian empire under Sargon II.
Sharek Pharaoh-reigned during the Second Intermediate Period Possibly the same person of the Manethonian Salitis, founder of the 15th Dynasty.
Shebitku Pharaoh25th dynastyreigned c. 707 BC – c. 690 BCNephew and successor of Shabaka and a son of Piye, the founder of the dynasty. Shebitku actively resisted Assyrian expansion under Sennacherib into Canaan.
Shedsu-nefertum High Priest of Ptah21st – 22nd dynastyfl. c. late-10th century BCSon of the High Priest Ankhefensekhmet and the lady Tapeshenese, who was First Chief of the Harem of Ptah and Prophetess of Mut.
Shemay Vizier of Upper Egypt8th dynastyfl. c. early-22nd century BCNomarch of Coptos and vizier of Upper Egypt in the early First Intermediate Period. The beneficiary of most of the Coptos Decrees, his career is symptomatic of the decline of kingship at the end of the Old Kingdom.
Sheneh Pharaoh14th or 16th dynastyfl. c. 17th century BCSemitic ruler of Lower Egypt belonging to the 14th dynasty or vassal of the Hyksos and belonging to the 16th dynasty during the second intermediate period.
Shenshek Pharaoh14th or 16th dynastyfl. c. 17th century BCSemitic ruler of Lower Egypt belonging to the 14th dynasty or vassal of the Hyksos and belonging to the 16th dynasty during the second intermediate period.
Shepenupet I Divine Adoratrice of Amun25th dynastyfl. c. mid-8th century BCFirst Divine Adoratrice of Amun to wield political power in Thebes. She was a daughter of Osorkon III and Queen Karoadjet. Also called Shepenwpet I.
Shepenupet II Divine Adoratrice of Amun25th dynastyfl. c. early-7th century BCDaughter of the first Kushite pharaoh Piye and sister of Piye's successors Taharqa and Shabaka. Also called Shepenwpet II.
Shepseska Prince5th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of Nefermaat, the eldest son of pharaoh Sneferu, and Itet.
Shepseskaf Pharaoh4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCPossibly a son of the Egyptian king Menkaure who succeeded his father on the throne (reigned c. 2503 BC – c. 2498 BC). He was probably the last king of the 4th dynasty.
Shepseskare Isi Pharaoh5th dynastyfl. c. 25th century BCReigned c. 2467 BC – c. 2460 BC. Sometime referred to as Shepseskare, Sisiris.
Shepsesneb Prince4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of Nefermaat, the eldest son of pharaoh Sneferu and Itet.
Shepset-ipet Princess2nd dynastyfl. c. late 27th century BCDaughter of a king of the late 2nd Dynasty, possibly Khasekhemwy or Peribsen.
Shery Official4th dynastyfl. c. 28th century BCEgyptian official who probably lived during the 4th Dynasty. He was Great of the Ten of Upper Egypt and Chief of the wab-priest of Peribsen in the necropolis of Senedj.
Sheshi Maaibre Pharaoh14th dynastyfl. c. early-17th century BC14th dynasty pharaoh of Egypt during the Second Intermediate Period.
Shoshenq I Hedjkheperre Setepenre Pharaoh22nd dynastyreigned c. 943 BC – c. 922 BCMeshwesh (Libyan) Berber king of Egypt and the founder of the 22nd Dynasty. He was the son of Nimlot, Great Chief of the Ma, and his wife Tentshepeh. Sheshonk I pursued an aggressive foreign policy against Syria, Philistine, Phoenicia, Judah and Israel. Also known as Shoshenq I, Sheshonk, Sheshonq I.
Sheshonk II Heqakheperre Pharaoh22nd dynastyreigned c. 887 BC – c. 885 BCKing of the 22nd dynasty of Egypt.
Shoshenq III Usermaatre Setepenre Pharaoh22nd dynastyreigned c. 837 BC – c. 798 BCHis reign was marked by the loss of Egypt's political unity, with the appearance of Pedubast I at Thebes. Henceforth, the 22nd Dynasty kings only controlled Lower Egypt.
Shoshenq IV Hedjkheperre Setepenre Pharaoh22nd dynastyreigned c. 798 BC – c. 785 BCKing during Egypt's 22nd dynasty. Also referred to as Shoshenq IV.
Shoshenq V Pharaoh22nd dynastyreigned c. 778 BC – c. 740 BCFinal king of the 22nd dynasty of Egypt of Meshwesh Libyans which controlled Lower Egypt. With his death, the kingdom in the Egyptian Delta disintegrated into various city states.
Shoshenq VI Pharaoh23rd dynastyfl. c. late-9th century BC23rd Dynasty king based at Thebes (reigned c. 804 BC – c. 798 BC). He was defeated and ousted from power by Prince Osorkon (later Osorkon III).
Shoshenq Libyan chief21st dynastyfl. c. 11th-10th century BCEGreat chief of the Ma during the 21st dynasty, father of pharaoh Osorkon the Elder and grandfather of pharaoh Shoshenq I.
Shoshenq High Priest of Amun22nd dynastyfl. c. late-10th century BCEldest son of pharaoh Osorkon I and queen Maatkare, the daughter of Psusennes II, and served as the High Priest of Amun at Thebes during his father's reign.
Shoshenq High Priest of Ptah22nd dynastyfl. c. mid-9th century BCEldest son of Osorkon II and Queen Karomama.
Siamun Netjerkheperre-Setepenamun Pharaoh21st dynastyreigned c. 986 BC – c. 967 BCDoubled the size of the Temple of Amun at Tanis and initiated works at the Temple of Horus at Mesen. He embarked upon an active foreign policy.
Siamun Prince18th dynastyfl. c. late-16th century BCSon of Pharaoh Ahmose I and Queen Ahmose Nefertari.
Siamun Prince18th dynastyfl. c. mid-15th century BCSon of Pharaoh Thutmose III.
Siaspiqa King of Meroefl. c. early-5th century BCKushite King of Meroe (reigned c. 487 BC – c. 468 BC).
Siatum Prince18th dynastyfl. c. early-14th century BCProbably one of the sons of Pharaoh Thutmose IV and thus the brother or half-brother of Amenhotep III.
Siese Vizier12th dynastyfl. c. 20th century BCEgyptian vizier and treasurer during the 12th dynasty. He was probably vizier under pharaoh Amenemhat II. Also called Zaaset.
Sihathor Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. 18th century BCEphemeral coregent of his brother Neferhotep I.
Simut called KykySecond Prophet of Amun18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCEgyptian priest who held the position of Second Prophet of Amun towards the end of the reign of the 18th dynasty Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Simut was also treasurer (“Overseer of the House of Silver”) and “sealer of every contract in Karnak”.
Siptah Akhenre Setepenre Pharaoh19th dynastyfl. c. late-13th to early-12th century BCHis father's identity is unknown with both Seti II and Amenmesse being suggested. Siptah succeeded to the throne as a child after the death of Seti II. Also known as Merneptah Siptah.
Sitamun Queen18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCEldest daughter of Pharaoh Amenhotep III and his wife Tiye and later married her father.
Sitdjehuti Queen17th dynastyfl. c. mid-16th century BCDaughter of Pharaoh Senakhtenre Ahmose and the sister to Pharaoh Seqenenre Tao and the queens Ahhotep and Ahmose Inhapy. She was married to her (half-)brother Tao.
Sithathoriunet Princess12th dynastyfl. c. mid-19th century BCPossibly a daughter of Senusret II.
Sitre Queen19th dynastyfl. ca 13th century BCWife of Pharaoh Ramesses I of Egypt and mother of Seti I. Also called Tia-Sitre.
Sitre In Nurse18th dynastyfl. c. late-16th century BCNurse of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut.
Smendes Hedjkheperre Setepenre Pharaoh21st dynastyfl. c. early to mid-11th century BCFirst pharaoh of the 21st dynasty of Egypt (reigned c. 1077 BC – c. 1052 BC). He is thought to have been a powerful governor in Lower Egypt during the reign of Ramesses XI.
Smendes II High Priest of Amun21st dynastyfl. c. early-10th century BCSon of High Priest Menkheperre and Princess Isetemkheb, the daughter of Psusennes I. Also known as Nesbanebdjed II.
Smendes III High Priest of Amun22nd dynastyfl. c. early-9th century BCESon of pharaoh Osorkon I, he officiated under the reign of the brother Takelot I. Also known as Nesbanebdjed III.
Smenkhkare Pharaoh18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCProbably a younger son of Amenhotep III and queen Tiye, and therefore a younger brother of Akhenaten.
Snaaib Pharaoh13th or Abydos Dynasty fl. c. mid 17th century BCPoorly known pharaoh of the late 13th or Abydos dynasty during the second intermediate period, close to the time of the Hyksos invasion.
Sneferu Pharaoh4th dynastyreigned c. 2613 BC – c. 2589 BCBuilt at least three pyramids at Dahshur (including the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid) and Meidum (Meidum pyramid). He introduced major innovations in the design and construction of pyramids. Also known as Snefru, Snofru or Soris.
Sneferukhaf Prince4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of Prince Nefermaat II and a grandson of Princess Nefertkau.
Sobekemhat Vizier12th dynastyfl. c. mid-19th century BCEgyptian vizier under king Senusret III during the 12th dynasty.
Sobekemsaf I Pharaoh17th dynastyfl. c. early-16th century BCSekhemre Shedtawy Sobekemsaf reigned during the Second Intermediate Period. Sobekemsaf I is thought to have been the father of both Intef VI and Intef VII.
Sobekemsaf II Sekhemrewadjkhaw Pharaoh17th dynastyfl. c. mid-16th century BCMay have reigned after Djehuti and Intef VI. Sobekemsaf's chief wife was Queen Nubemhet.
Sobekhotep I Sekhemrekhutawy Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. mid-18th century BCFirst pharaoh of the 13th dynasty, possibly a son of Amenemhat IV, otherwise, may have reigned later in the dynasty.
Sobekhotep II Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. late-18th century BCEgyptian king of the 13th Dynasty. He appears in the Turin King List as Sobekhotep and is otherwise mainly known from reliefs coming from a chapel set up in Abydos, from a pedestal of a statue and from a fragment of a column.
Sobekhotep III Sekhemresewdjtawy Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. late-18th century BCHis father was Mentuhotep. His mother was Jewetibaw. The king had two wives, Senebhenas and Neni.
Sobekhotep IV Khaneferre Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. early-17th century BCSon of Haankhef and Kemi. His brother, Neferhotep I, was his predecessor on the throne.
Sobekhotep V Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. early-17th century BCWas an Egyptian king.
Sobekhotep VI Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. early-17th century BCWas an Egyptian king.
Merkawre Sobekhotep VII Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. mid-17th century BCAmong the last pharaohs of the 13th dynasty, shortly before the Hyksos conquest of Lower Egypt.
Sobekhotep VIII Sekhemre Susertawi Pharaoh16th dynastyfl. c. late-17th century BCBelieved to be the successor of Djehuti. He reigned over Upper Egypt during the time of the Hyksos conquest of Memphis and Lower Egypt.
Sobeknakht II Governor16th dynastyfl. c. early-16th century BCLocal governor at El-Kab and a supporter of the Theban 16th dynasty during the Second Intermediate Period.
Sobekneferu Pharaoh/ Queen12th dynastyreigned c. 1807 BC – c. 1803 BCDaughter of Pharaoh Amenemhat III. Also known as Neferusobek.
Sonbef Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. early-18th century BCSecond pharaoh of the 13th dynasty, possibly a son of Amenemhat IV. Also known as Amenemhat Sonbef.
Sosibius Chief MinisterPtolemaicfl. c. late 3rd century BCChief minister of Ptolemy IV Philopator. He was able to exercise great power through his influence over the king throughout Ptolemy IV's reign. Based on Sosibius' advice, Ptolemy IV put to death his uncle Lysimachus, his brother Magas, and his mother Berenice.
Sosibius of Tarentum Captain of the GuardPtolemaicfl. c. mid-3rd century BCOne of the captains of the body-guards of Ptolemy II Philadelphus, king of Egypt. He may have been the father of the Sosibius, chief minister to Ptolemy IV Philopator.

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NameMain titleDynastyDateComment
Tabekenamun Queen25th dynastyfl. c. late-8th century BCDaughter of King Piye and may have been a queen consort to her brother Taharqa or to Shabaka.
Tabiry Queen25th dynastyfl. c. mid-8th century BCDaughter of Alara of Nubia and his wife Kasaqa and the wife of King Piye.
Tadibast III Queen22nd dynastyfl. c. mid-8th century BCMother of Osorkon IV and likely the wife of Shoshenq V.
Tadukhipa Queen18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCDaughter of Tushratta, king of Mitanni and his queen, Juni. Tushratta married his daughter to his ally pharaoh Amenhotep III to cement their two states' alliances. Amenhotep III died shortly after Tadukhipa arrived in Egypt so she eventually married his son and heir Akhenaten. Her name is sometime written as Tadu-Hepa.
Taharqa Pharaoh25th dynastyreigned c. 690 BC – c. 664 BCSon of Piye, the Nubian king of Napata who had first conquered Egypt. During his reign, Assyria forces under General Esarhaddon invaded Egypt and managed to conquer Lower Egypt putting Neto I on the throne in Sias.
Takabuti Noble Woman25th dynasty8th century BCA noble woman who lived in the city of Thebes during the 25th Dynasty. Her father, Nespare, was a priest of Amun. Due to a severe wound discovered on her body, it is presumed that she was murdered when she was between the age of 25-30.
Takahatenamun Queen25th dynasty8th century BCDaughter of King Piye and the sister-wife of King Taharqa.
Takelot I Hedjkheperre Setepenre Pharaoh22nd dynastyreigned c. 885 BC – c. 872 BCSon of Osorkon I and Queen Tashedkhonsu. He married Kapes who bore him a son, Osorkon II. Takelot I's authority was not fully recognised in Upper Egypt where a local Theban king challenged his authority.
Takelot II Si-Ese Hedjkheperre Setepenre Pharaoh23rd dynastyreigned c. 840 BC – c. 815 BCPharaoh and High Priest of Amun, ruling Middle and Upper Egypt separately from the Tanite 22nd dynasty kings who at that time only controlled Lower Egypt.
Takelot III Si-Ese Usimare Setepenamun Pharaoh23rd dynastyreigned c. 774 BC – c. 759 BC Osorkon III's eldest son and successor and High Priest of Amun at Thebes.
Takhat Queen19th dynastyfl. c. late 13th century BCMother of the usurper pharaoh Amenmesse. She was a queen consort to either Merenptah or Seti II.
Takhat Queen-Mother20th dynastyfl. c. late 13th century BCMother of pharaoh Ramesses IX and probably the wife of Montuherkhepeshef, a son of Ramesses III.
Takhuit Queen26th dynastyfl. c. 6th century BCWife of Psamtik II and the mother of Pharaoh Apries and the God's Wife of Amun Ankhnesneferibre.
Talakhamani King of Kushfl. c. mid-5th century BCKushite King of Meroe (reigned c. 435 BC – c. 431 BC). He may have been a son of Nasakhma and a younger brother of Malewiebamani. It is also possible Talakhamani was a son of Malewiebamani.
Tantamani Pharaoh25th dynastyreigned c. 664 BC – c. 656 BCAfter the Assyrians had appointed Necho I as king and left Egypt, Tantamani marched from Nubia, killed Necho I in battle and reoccupied all of Egypt. The Assyrians returned to Egypt defeated Tantamani's army and effectively ended Nubian control over Egypt. Also known as Tandaname, Tanwetamani or Tementhes.
Seqenenre Tao Pharaoh17th dynastyfl. c. mid-16th century BCRuled over the local kingdoms of the Theban region of Egypt in the 17th dynasty (reigned c. 1558 BC – c. 1554 BC). He probably was the son and successor to Senaktenre Ahmose and Queen Tetisheri. Also known as Sekenenra Taa.
Tashedkhonsu Queen22nd dynastyfl. c. late-10th century BCWife of Pharaoh Osorkon I and the mother of Pharaoh Takelot I.
Tawerettenru Queen20th dynastyfl. c. mid-12th century BCRoyal Wife of Ramesses V.
Tefibi Nomarch of Asyut10th dynastyfl. c. 21st century BCENomarch of Asyut, he helped an Herakleopolite pharaoh of the 10th dynasty in the reconquest of Thinis.
Tefnakht Shepsesre Pharaoh24th dynastyreigned c. 732 BC – c. 725 BCLibyan-descended prince of Sais, Great Chief of the Meshwesh and Great Chief of the Libu, and founder of the 24th dynasty of Egypt. Tefnakht established his capital at Sais and was able to unify many of the cities of the Delta region. Also known as Tnephachthos.
Tefnakht II Local King25th dynastyfl. c. early-7th century BCNative king who ruled Sais during the 25th Nubian Dynasty of Egypt.
Tentamun Princess18th dynastyfl. c. late-15th century BCDaughter of Thutmose IV.
Tentamun Queen20th dynastyfl. c. late-12th century BCProbably the wife of Ramesses XI, last ruler of the 20th dynasty.
Tentamun Queen21st dynastyfl. c. mid-11th century BCWife of the 21st dynasty pharaoh Smendes. She was probably the daughter of Ramesses XI, last ruler of the 20th dynasty.
Tentkheta Queen26th dynastyfl. c. mid-6th century BCWife of Amasis II. Daughter of a priest of Ptah named Padineith. She was the mother of Pharaoh Psamtik III. Also known as Tanetkheta
Teos Pharaoh30th dynastyfl. c. mid-4th century BC30th dynasty pharaoh of Egypt (reigned 362 BC – 360 BC) who was overthrown by Nectanebo II with the aid of Agesilaus II of Sparta and was forced to flee to Persia. The Persian king Artaxerxes II gave him refuge and Teos lived in Persian exile until his death.
Teta Prince4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of Nefermaat, the eldest son of pharaoh Sneferu, and Itet.
Teti Pharaoh6th dynastyreigned c. 2345 BC – c. 2333 BCFirst pharaoh of the 6th dynasty of Egypt. Teti was either murdered by his palace bodyguards in a harem plot or assassinated by the usurper Userkare. Also known by the name Othoes.
Teti, Son of Minhotep Temple Official17th dynasty16th century BC?Egyptian official in Coptos during the reign of the Seventeenth Dynasty Pharaoh, Nubkheperre Intef. Known from the Coptos Decree, which deprives him of his office and its stipend for some act of sacrilege.
Tetisheri Queen17th dynastyfl. c. mid-16th century BCWife of pharaoh Senakhtenre Ahmose and the mother of Seqenenre Tao, Queen Ahhotep I and possibly Kamose.
Tey Queen18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCWife of Kheperkheprure Ay who was a pharaoh of Egypt's 18th dynasty.
Thamphthis Pharaoh4th dynastyfl. c. mid-25th century BCGreek name of an Egyptian king of the 4th dynasty. His original Egyptian name is lost, but it may have been Djedefptah or Ptahdjedef.
Thutmose I Pharaoh18th dynastyreigned c. 1506 BC – c. 1493 BCDuring his reign, he campaigned deep into the Levant and Nubia, pushing the borders of Egypt further than ever before. He built many temples throughout Egypt and was the first pharaoh to build a tomb for himself in the Valley of the Kings. His name is sometimes written as Thothmes, Thutmosis or Tuthmosis I.
Thutmose II Pharaoh18th dynastyreigned c. 1493 BC – c. 1479 BCSon of Thutmose I and Queen Mutnofret. He built some minor monuments and initiated some minor campaigns. Thutmose II was probably strongly influenced by his wife and royal half-sister Hatshepsut.
Thutmose III Pharaoh18th dynastyreigned c. 1479 BC – c. 1425 BCDuring the early years of his reign, he was co-regent with his stepmother, Hatshepsut, who was named the pharaoh. After her death, he created the largest empire Egypt had ever seen. He conducted at least seventeen campaigns and he conquered lands from northern Syria to the fourth cataract of the Nile.
Thutmose IV Pharaoh18th dynastyreigned c. 1401 BC – c. 1391 BCSon of Amenhotep II and Tiaa. Known for the restoration of the Sphinx at Giza.
Thutmose Prince18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCEldest son of pharaoh Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye. His apparent early death led to Akhenaten becoming the successor to Amenhotep III. Also known as Djhutmose.
Thutmose Sculptor18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCOfficial court sculptor of the Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten in the latter part of his reign. Also known as Djhutmose or Thutmosis
Thutmose Vizier18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCEVizier during the reign of Amenhotep III, was the father of Ptahmose.
Thutmose Vizier19th dynastyfl. c. mid-13th century BCVizier during the latter part of the reign of Ramesses II.
Tia Princess19th dynastyfl. c. mid-13th century BCDaughter of Pharaoh Seti I and Queen Tuya and the elder sister of Ramesses II. Married to a noble man also called Tia. Buried with her husband in Saqqara.
Tiaa Queen18th dynastyfl. c. late-15th century BCWife of Pharaoh Amenhotep II and the mother of Thutmose IV.
Tiaa Princess18th dynastyfl. c. early-14th century BCDaughter of Pharaoh Thutmose IV.
Tiaa Queen19th dynastyfl. c. late-13th century BCPossibly a wife of Pharaoh Seti II.
Tiye Queen18th dynastyfl. c. early to mid-14th century BCDaughter of Yuya and Tjuyu. She was the Great Royal Wife of pharaoh Amenhotep III and matriarch of the Amarna family from which many members of the royal family of Ancient Egypt were to come.
Tiye Queen20th dynastyfl. c. early-12th century BCWife of Ramesses III. She instigated a failed "harem conspiracy" to kill the king and place Tiye's son Pentawer on the throne, instead of the appointed heir, who was the son of queen Iset Ta-Hemdjert.
Tiy-Merenese Queen20th dynastyfl. c. early-12th century BCWife of Setnakhte and mother of Ramesses III. Her name is sometimes written as Teye-Merenaset or Tiye-Mereniset.
Tjahapimu Prince and regent30th dynastyfl. 4th century BCEPrince, regent of Egypt during the reign of his brother Teos, and father of the future pharaoh Nectanebo II.
Tjanefer Fourth Prophet of Amun21st dynastyfl. c. late-11th century BC21st dynasty Egyptian priest. His father was Nesipaherenmut, the Fourth Prophet of Amun, his mother was Isetemheb. He married Gautseshen, the daughter of High Priest Menkheperre and Princess Isetemkheb.
Tjuyu Noble woman18th dynastyfl. c. early-14th century BCEgyptian noblewoman and the mother of queen Tiye, wife of pharaoh Amenhotep III. Also known as Thuya, Thuyu and Tuya.
Tlepolemus Regent, Military GovernorPtolemaicfl. c. late-3rd century BCRegent of Egypt during the reign of the boy king Ptolemy V. Tlepolemus was military governor of Pelusium when the regent Agathocles and his family were overthrown and killed in a popular uprising. Tlepolemus briefly took Agathocles' place as regent until he was replaced by Aristomenes of Alyzia.
Tryphaena QueenPtolemaicc. 141 BC – 111 BCPtolemaic princess and Seleucid queen. She was the oldest daughter of the Egyptian king Ptolemy VIII and Cleopatra III. She married the Seleucid king Antiochus VIII Grypus and was queen of Syria (124 BC – 111 BC).
Tutankhamun Pharaoh18th dynastyc. 1341 – c. 1323 BCReigned c. 1333 BC – c. 1323 BC. He married his half sister, Ankhesenpaaten, who later changed her name to Ankhesenamun. He ended the worship of the god, Aten and restored the god Amun to supremacy. The capital of Egypt was moved back to Thebes.
Tutkheperre Shoshenq Pharaoh22nd dynastyfl. c. early-9th century BC22nd dynasty Libyan king of Egypt.
Tutu Official18th dynastyfl. c. 14th century BCEgyptian official, was one of pharaoh's officials during the Amarna letters period.
Tuya Queen19th dynastyfl. c. early-13th century BCWife of Pharaoh Seti I and mother of Ramesses II. Also known as Tuy and Mut-Tuya.
Twosret Pharaoh, Queen19th dynastyfl. c. early 12th century BCLast pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty of Egypt. She was a royal wife of Seti II. She was regent to Seti's heir Siptah. When Siptah died, Twosret officially assumed the throne. Twosret's reign ended in a civil war leading to her successor Setnakhte founding the 20th dynasty. Also known as Tawosret and Tausret.
Tyti Queen20th dynastyfl. c. late-12th century BCEgyptian queen of the 20th dynasty. She may have been married to Ramesses X.

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NameMain titleDynastyDateComment
Udjahorresnet Official26th-27th dynastyfl. c. late-6th century BCEHigh official who made a remarkable career under Cambyses II and Darius I during the first Persian domination (27th dynasty).
Udjebten Queen6th dynastyfl. c. 23rd or 24th century BCWife of Pharaoh Pepi II. Her name is also written as Wadjebten.
Unas Pharaoh5th dynastyreigned c. 2375 BC – c. 2345 BCLast 5th dynasty pharaoh of Egypt. Unas may have had two queen consorts, Khenut and Nebit. His name is also written as Oenas, Unis, Wenis, or Ounas.
Useramen Vizier18th dynastyfl. c. mid-15th century BCVizier of Egypt under Hatshepsut and Tuthmosis III. Also known as User and Amenuser.
Userhet Overseer of the Fields of Amun18th dynastyfl. c. mid-15th century BCBuried in the Valley of the Kings, in tomb KV45. He probably lived during the rule of Thutmose IV.
Userkaf Pharaoh5th dynastyreigned c. 2498 BC – c. 2491 BCFirst 5th dynasty king of Egypt. He started the tradition of building sun temples at Abusir. He constructed the Pyramid of Userkaf complex at Saqqara.
Userkare Pharaoh6th dynastyfl. c. 24th century BCConsidered to be either a usurper to the throne after Teti or he could have been a son of Teti and Queen Khuit.
Usermontu Vizier18th dynastyfl. c. mid-14th century BCServed during the reign of Pharaoh Tutankhamun.

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NameMain titleDynastyDateComment
Wadjmose Prince18th dynastyfl. c. late-16th century BCSon of Pharaoh Thutmose I.
Wadjitefni Prince2nd Dynastyfl. c. early 28th century BCSon of a king of the early 2nd Dynasty.
Wahibre Ibiau Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. mid-17th century BCEgyptian king of the 13th Dynasty.
Wahkare Khety Pharaohfl. c. 21st century BCEPharaoh likely of the 10th dynasty of Egypt controlling territories based around Herakleopolis.
Wahtye Priest5th dynastyfl. 25th century BCEHigh-ranking priest and official whose tomb was uncovered in 2018 in the Saqqara necropolis and was the subject of the Netflix documentary Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb .
Webensenu Prince18th dynastyfl. c. late-15th century BCSon of Pharaoh Amenhotep II.
Wegaf Khutawyre Pharaoh13th dynastyfl. c. late-19th century BCEgyptian king of the 13th Dynasty, also known as Ugaf.
Wehemka Prince4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of Nefermaat, the eldest son of pharaoh Sneferu and Itet.
Wendjebauendjed Official21st dynastyfl. c. 13th century BCEGeneral, high official and priest under pharaoh Psusennes I, known for his undisturbed tomb and its relative treasure at Tanis.
Weneg Pharaoh2nd dynastyfl. c. 28th century BCRoyal Nebti name of a pharaoh during the 2nd dynasty of Egypt. He is assumed to have been a king who ruled Egypt between Nynetjer and Khasekhemwy. He is also referred to as Wneg or Wadjnes or Tlas.
Wenennefer High Priest of Osiris19th dynastyfl. c. 13th century BCE High Priest of Osiris under pharaoh Ramesses II.
Weni the Elder Court Official, General6th dynastyfl. c. late 24th to early 23rd centuries BCCourt official of the 6th dynasty of Egypt. He began his career under Teti, and served as a general under Pepi I Meryre and as governor of Upper Egypt during the reign of Merenre Nemtyemsaf I.
Wentawat Viceroy of Kush20th dynastyfl. c. 12th century BCWentawat (also written as Wentawuat), was Viceroy of Kush under Ramesses IX. Wentawat was possibly a son of the Viceroy Hori II
Wepwawetemsaf Pharaoh13th, 16th or Abydos dynastyfl. c. 17th century BCPoorly known pharaoh during the second intermediate period.
Wetka Prince4th dynastyfl. c. 26th century BCSon of Prince Khufukhaf I and Nefertkau II, and a grandson of Khufu.
Wazad Pharaoh14th dynastyfl. c. 1700 BCPharaoh of Canaanite descent reigning over the eastern Nile Delta during the second intermediate period.

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NameMain titleDynastyDateComment
Ya'ammu Pharaoh14th or 16th dynastyc. early-18th or 17th century BCPossibly an early semitic pharaoh of the eastern Nile Delta during the second intermediate period. Alternatively a vassal of the Hyksos kings.
Yakareb Pharaoh14th dynastyfl. c. 17th century BCSemitic pharaoh of the eastern Nile Delta during the second intermediate period.
Yakbim Pharaoh14th or 16th dynastyc. early-18th or 17th century BCPossibly, an early semitic pharaoh of the eastern Nile Delta during the second intermediate period. Alternatively a vassal of the Hyksos kings.
Yanhamu Official18th dynastyfl. c. 14th century BCEgyptian commissioner mentioned in the 1350-1335 BC Amarna letters correspondence. His name has also been read as Yenhamu, and Enhamu.
Yaqub-Har Pharaoh14th or 15th dynastyfl. c. late-17th century BCEither a pharaoh of the 14th dynasty reigning over the eastern Nile Delta or a vassal of the Hyksos kings during Egypt's fragmented Second Intermediate Period.
Yuny Steward19th dynastyfl. c. early to mid-13th century BCOfficial during the reign of pharaoh Ramesses II. He served as chief scribe of the court, the overseer of priests and royal steward. Yuni started building projects at Amara West and Aksha. His name is sometimes written as Iuny.
Yuya Master of the Horse18th dynastyfl. c. early-14th century BCEgyptian courtier of the 18th dynasty of Egypt. He was the King's Lieutenant and Master of the Horse. He married Tjuyu who held high offices in governmental and religious hierarchies. Their daughter, Tiye, became queen to Amenhotep III. His name is sometimes written as Iouiya.
Yuyu High Priest of Osiris19th dynastyfl. c. 13th-12th century BCEHigh Priest of Osiris under Ramesses II and Merenptah, and a grandson of Wenennefer.

Z

NameMain titleDynastyDateComment
Zamonth Vizier12th dynastyc. 1800 BCAlso known as Samonth. Ancient Egyptian vizier who was in office at the end of the Twelfth Dynasty.
Zannanza Hittite Prince18th dynastyc. 14th century BC(died c. 1324 BC) Son of Suppiluliuma I, king of the Hittites. He is best known for almost becoming the Pharaoh of Egypt and because his death caused a diplomatic incident between the Hittite Empire and Egypt, that resulted in warfare.
ZoserPharaoh3rd dynastyc. 27th century BCSee Djoser

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