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Amenhotep II

King of Egypt in the 18th Dynasty (1450–1425 BC), the son of Thuthmose III. He fought successful campaigns in Palestine and on the Euphrates. His mummy was found in the Valley of the Tombs of the Kings, Thebes.

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NAME Amenhotep II
ALTERNATIVE NAMES {{{Alt}}}
SHORT DESCRIPTION Pharaoh of Egypt
DATE OF BIRTH {{{Birth}}}
PLACE OF BIRTH Ancient Egypt
DATE OF DEATH {{{Death}}}
PLACE OF DEATH Ancient Egypt
Preceded by:
Thutmose III
Pharaoh of Egypt
18th Dynasty
Succeeded by:
Thutmose IV
Amenhotep II
Reign 1427 BC to 1401 BC or
1427–1397 BC
Praenomen



Aakheperure
Great are the forms of Re
Nomen



Amenhotep Heka Iunu
Amun is Satisfied,
Ruler of Heliopolis
Horus name




Ka Nakht Wer Pekhty
Strong Bull, Great of Power
Nebty name




User Fau Sekha Em Wast
Powerful of Splendour,
Appearing in Thebes
Golden Horus







Ity Sekhemef em Tau Neb
Who seizes by his strength in all lands
Consort(s) Tiaa
Issues Thutmose IV
Father Thutmose III
Mother Hatshepsut II Merire
Died 1401 BC or 1397 BC
Burial KV 35

Aakheperure Amenhotep II (d.

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