Amenherkhepeshef — (fl. 1285–1255 BC) Eldest son of Ramesses II of Dynasty 19 and Nefertari. The prince appears to have been also known as Amenherwenemef and Setiherkhepeshef. He was named crown prince by his father and is attested until year 21 of the reign,… … Ancient Egypt
Khaemwese — (fl. c. 1285–1230 BC) Fourth son of Ramesses II by Isitnofret. He was appointed to the priesthood of Ptah and eventually reached the position of high priest of Ptah at Memphis and briefly served as crown prince before predeceasing his father.… … Ancient Egypt
Merenptah — (reigned c. 1212–1202 BC) Throne name Baenre. Thirteenth son of Ramesses IIby Isitnofret. He apparently survived all his older brothers or those eligible for the throne and became virtual coregent of his father toward the end of his father’s… … Ancient Egypt
Meryatum — (fl. 1270–1230 BC) Sixteenth son of Ramesses II by Nefertari. He was appointed to the post of high priest of Re at Heliopolis c. 1254 BC. He was buried in KV5 in the Valley of the Kings. See also Amenherkhepeshef; Khaemwese; Merenptah;… … Ancient Egypt
Nefertari — Queen reign of Ramesses II, 1304 1237 BC. Nothing is known of the background of Nefertari, but she was a member of the harem which *Sethos I presented to his heir, *Ramesses II, and she became one of his principal queens, accompanying him on… … Ancient Egypt
Ramesses II — King 1304 1237 BC. Perhaps the best known of Egypt s kings, Ramesses II was a noted warrior and a prolific builder. He was the son of *Sethos I and, as his co regent, he took part in a number of campaigns. In the Great Dedicatory Inscription… … Ancient Egypt
Ramesses III — King 1198 1166 BC. The son of Setnakhte and his queen Tiye merenese, Ramesses III was the last great warrior king of Egypt, although his military actions were largely defensive. He conciously modelled himself on *Ramesses II with regard to… … Ancient Egypt
Sety — (fl. 1279–1230 BC) Ninth son of Ramesses II. He appears in inscriptions during the early part of his father’s reign. He was buried in tomb KV5 in the Valley of the Kings, where some of his canopic equipment was discovered. See also… … Ancient Egypt
