Ramses biography
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King Ramses II: Facts, Accomplishments, Life and Death
What are some facts about Ramses II?
Ramses II is one of the most famous Egyptian kings who ruled Egypt in its golden age. He is the mightiest third pharaoh of the 19th dynasty of Egypt. King Seti I gave the crown to Prince Ramses who turned to Ramses II. He gave him a house and harem, "prince of Egypt" Ramses participated in military campaigns with his father where he gained a solid military and kingship experience before he was a king.
In the following you will find answers to the most common questions about the history of Ramses II:
- Who is Ramses II?
- How long did Ramses II rule?
- Who are Ramses ii children? | Ramses ii family
- What were Ramses ii accomplishments?
- Why was Ramses ii important?
- What did Ramses II do? | Temples, Monuments and the best works of Ramses
- How Did King Ramses II Die? When, and Where?
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Ramesses II
Pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty (– BC)
"Ramses II" redirects here. For the heavily modified Soviet T main battle tank of the Egyptian military, see Ramses II tank.
Ramesses II A colossal pink granite statue of Ramesses II at the Grand Egyptian Museum entrance in Giza, Greater Cairo. Dating to the 19th Dynasty (– BC), it was originally in Mit Rahina (ancient Memphis) and moved to its current location in [2].
Reign – BC Predecessor Seti I Successor Merneptah Consort Nefertari, Isetnofret, Maathorneferure, Meritamen, Bintanath, Nebettawy, Henutmire Children 88– (List of children of Ramesses II) Father Seti I Mother Tuya Born c.&#;&#;BC Died c.&#;&#;BC (aged 90–91) Burial KV7 Monuments Abu Simbel, Abydos,[4]Ramesseum, Luxor,[5]Karnak[5] Dynasty 19th&#;Dynasty
Ramesses II[a] (; Ancient Egyptian: rꜥ-ms-sw, Rīꜥa-masē-sə,[b]Ancient Egyptian pronunciation:[
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The life, dramatic reign, and enduring legacy of the pharaoh Ramesses the Great, with lessons for the present, from internationally acclaimed Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson
“The author succeeds in bringing this distant age to life through telling detail and insightful analysis. . . . Whenever he can, the author takes advantage of opportunities to peer beneath the mask.”—The Economist
Ramesses II ruled the Nile Valley and the wider Egyptian empire from to B.C., one of the longest reigns in pharaonic history. He was a cultural innovator, a relentless self-promoter, and an astute diplomat—the peace treaty signed after the Battle of Kadesh was the first in recorded history. He outbuilt every other Egyptian pharaoh, leaving behind the temples of Abu Simbel; the great hypostyle hall of Karnak; the tomb for his wife Nefertari; and his own memorial, the Ramesseum.
His reputation eclipsed that of all other pharaohs as well: he was decried in the Bible as a despot, famed in literature
Ramesses II
Pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty (– BC)
"Ramses II" redirects here. For the heavily modified Soviet T main battle tank of the Egyptian military, see Ramses II tank.
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A colossal pink granite statue of Ramesses II at the Grand Egyptian Museum entrance in Giza, Greater Cairo. Dating to the 19th Dynasty (– BC), it was originally in Mit Rahina (ancient Memphis) and moved to its current location in [2]. | |
| Reign | – BC |
| Predecessor | Seti I |
| Successor | Merneptah |
| Consort | Nefertari, Isetnofret, Maathorneferure, Meritamen, Bintanath, Nebettawy, Henutmire |
| Children | 88– (List of children of Ramesses II) |
| Father | Seti I |
| Mother | Tuya |
| Born | c.&#;&#;BC |
| Died | c.&#;&#;BC (aged 90–91) |
| Burial | KV7 |
| Monuments | Abu Simbel, Abydos,[4]Ramesseum, Luxor,[5]Karnak[5] |
| Dynasty | 19th&#;Dynasty |
Ramesses II[a] (; Ancient Egyptian: rꜥ-ms-sw, Rīꜥa-masē-sə,[b]Ancient Egyptian pronunciation:[
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The life, dramatic reign, and enduring legacy of the pharaoh Ramesses the Great, with lessons for the present, from internationally acclaimed Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson
“The author succeeds in bringing this distant age to life through telling detail and insightful analysis. . . . Whenever he can, the author takes advantage of opportunities to peer beneath the mask.”—The Economist
Ramesses II ruled the Nile Valley and the wider Egyptian empire from to B.C., one of the longest reigns in pharaonic history. He was a cultural innovator, a relentless self-promoter, and an astute diplomat—the peace treaty signed after the Battle of Kadesh was the first in recorded history. He outbuilt every other Egyptian pharaoh, leaving behind the temples of Abu Simbel; the great hypostyle hall of Karnak; the tomb for his wife Nefertari; and his own memorial, the Ramesseum.
His reputation eclipsed that of all other pharaohs as well: he was decried in the Bible as a despot, famed in literature