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Queen Hatshepsut

Hatshepsut was the first female ruler who ever ruled in all the history of the world. She was the
most remarkable women that influenced history as a whole as well as Egypt itself. She was the
first female pharaoh who ever ruled Egypt.
Hatshepsut came to be by her parents TuthmoseI and Aahmes. She had two brothers who
died prematurely and she was the favorite child. Unfortunately her two brothers both died. Since
she was the only child left, she would become heir to the throne when her father dies.
Hatshepsut's family tree made it easier to understand and it is a bit complex. It starts with
Hatshepsut's parents' parents. Senseneb was married to AmenhotepI and had Tuthmose I, but
Amenhotep I, also had a child with Aahotpou II and they had Aahmes, who Tuthmose I married.
Tuthmose I and Aahmes had three children. They had two sons named Ouazmosou and
Amenmosou who both died prematurely. Their third child was none other than Hatshepsut. Her
father, Tuthmose I had a son with a commoner named Moutnofrit, their son was named
Tuthmose II. Hatshepsut and her half-brother Tuthmose II were married. There is more to this
family tree that I will discuss later.
When Hatshepsut's father died they became the new rulers of Egypt. Tuthmose I died in
1512 and it became Tuthmose II and Hatshepsut's turn to rule.
Tuthmose II was the one who was to gain the throne, but it was said that for the few years
of his reign, Hatshepsut was doing most of the decision making. Hatshepsut had a child but it
was very likely that it was her lovers, Senmut. But also Tuthmose II had a son with a commoner
whose name was Isis. Their son was named Tuthmose III.
Tuthmose II was pharaoh for only three or four years. Archeologists found some
markings on the surface of his mummy that indicate that he had died of skin disease. His son
with Isis, Tuthmose III, was too...

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