Ahmose

   1.(fl. 1560–1500 BC)

   Military officer. Son of Baba, a soldier of King Seqenenre Tao, and his wife Ebana, from whose name her son is generally known as Ahmose, son of Ebana. He was the owner of a tomb at Elkab, which contains a major autobiographical inscription describing his exploits in the wars against the Hyksos. Ahmose was present at the siege of Avaris and later took part in campaigns in Palestine, Syria, and Nubia underAhmose I, Amenhotep I, and Thutmose I.

   See also Warfare.

   2. The name of several princes and princesses of Dynasty 17 and early Dynasty 18. Their separate identities are confusing, as Ahmose seems to have been used both as a distinct name and as part of a more complex name, like Ahmose-Meritamun, daughter of Ahmose I and wife of Amenhotep I. The most prominent prince seems to have been Ahmose-Sipair.

   3. (fl. 1504–1470 BC)

   Sister-wife of Thutmose I and mother of Hatshepsut. Her parentage is not known, but she was not a royal princess as previously believed.

Historical Dictionary Of Ancient Egypt by Morris L. Bierbrier