Ancient egypt pharaoh thutmose iii biography
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Thutmose III
Thutmose III, sixth Pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty, is often called “The Napoleon of Ancient Egypt.” He reigned from BC up until his death in BC and was responsible for the golden age of ancient Egypt.
He amassed great wealth for Egypt.
Ancient egypt pharaoh thutmose iii biography
As a great ruler and brilliant general, Thutmose III established “Pax Egyptica.” This term means a period of great peace and prosperity for his people. Thutmose III was a national hero and the best Pharaoh ancient Egypt has ever seen.
Thutmose III’s Family Tree
The son of Thutmose II and a secondary wife, Iset, Thutmose III rose to co-regency with Hatshepsut (his father’s chief wife) when Thutmose II died in BC.
However, because Thutmose III was still a young boy of only seven, Hatshepsut ruled on her own while Thutmose III spent much of his time in the army earning military training.
Thutmose III had nine children with his wives.
His chief wife, Satia, bore him his first son, Amenemhat, who predeceased Thutmose III. Amenemhat wa