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Ancient Egyptians - Amenhotep I |
Profile of Pharaoh Amenhotep I Profile of Amenhotep I History Time Period: New Kingdom Dynasty: 18th DynastyPredecessor: Ahmose I Parents: gggg and yyyyDates of his Reign: pppp Principal Wife: Queen kkkkSuccessor: pppp King Amenhotep I Ancient Egyptian King - Amenhotep I Fact Sheet Fact 1 on Amenhotep I: Name: This pharaoh of ancient Egypt was also known as qqqq. His name means "qqqq" Fact 2 on Amenhotep I: History: He ruled as the king of Egypt during the period in ancient Egyptian history known as the jjjj and was a pharaoh of the qq dynasty of kings by right of inheritance. He succeeded Pharaoh qqqq to the throne of Egypt. Fact 3 on Amenhotep I: Family: His father was gggg and his mother was yyyy. Fact 4 on Amenhotep I: Family: He married kkkk whose status and title was the "King's Principal Wife". It was acceptable for the king of Egypt to practise Polygamy, meaning he had more than one wife at the same time. Having several wives or concubines in the Royal Harem enabled the pharaoh to maintain the qq dynasty and ensure the line of succession of his family. Fact 5 on Amenhotep I: Family: The names of his 'lesser wives' were qqqq. It was acceptable for the pharaoh to practise incest in order to retain the sacred and divine bloodline. Fact 6 on Amenhotep I: Divine Kingship: The pharaoh claimed ancestry from the gods and was therefore fit to undertake the role as mediator with the gods. The role of King Amenhotep I was to maintain the safety, order and prosperity of Egypt. Ancient Egyptian King - Amenhotep I Fact Sheet Pharaoh Amenhotep I 18th Dynasty Chronology Name - Dates of Reign Pharaoh Ahmose I - 1549–1524 BC Pharaoh Amenhotep I - 1524–1503 BCPharaoh Thutmose I - 1503–1493 BC Pharaoh Thutmose II - 1493–1479 BCQueen Hatshepsut - 1479–1458 BC Pharaoh Thutmose III - 1479–1424 BCPharaoh Amenhotep II - 1424–1398 BC Pharaoh Thutmose IV - 1398–1388 BCPharaoh Amenhotep III - 1388–1350 BC Pharaoh Akhenaten - 1351–1334 BCPharaoh Smenkhkare - 1335–1334 BC Pharaoh Neferneferuaten - 1334–1332 BCPharaoh Tutankhamun - 1332–1323 BC Pharaoh Ay - 1323–1319 BCPharaoh Horemheb - 1319–1292 BC Amenhotep I Amenhotep I |