Khenemet-Nefer-Hedjet

Khenemet-Nefer-Hedjet
   The name of a princess and two queens of Dynasty 12. The princess was a daughter of Amenemhat II, but her fate is unknown, although she might be identical with Queen Khenemet-nefer-hedjet the elder. Queen Khenemet-neferhedjet the elder was the chief wife of Senusret II and mother of Senusret III, while Khenemet-nefer-hedjet the younger was the wife of Senusret III. The parentage of either queen is uncertain. The name was later used as a royal title for the queen.
Historical Dictionary Of Ancient Egypt by Morris L. Bierbrier

Ancient Egypt. A Reference Guide. . 2011.

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