Ramses X

Ramses X

Short Biography, Information & Facts about Ramses X, the famous pharaoh and king of Egypt

Biography, Facts and information about the life of a Pharaoh
The term pharaoh was the title of an ancient Egyptian king who was considered to be a living god and worshipped as a deity. The pharaoh was an absolute ruler of Egypt, both the political and religious leader.

Short Biography of the life of Ramses X
The history, facts and information about Ramses X, a famous pharaoh of Ancient Egypt.

The following biography information provides basic facts about the life Ramses X:

Ramses X was also known as Amonhirkhepeshef and Rameses and Ramesses are alternative spellings of the name
Egyptian Period / Kingdom: New Kingdom
Dynasty: Ramses X ruled in the Twentieth Egyptian Dynasty
Name of Previous Pharaoh: Ramses IX r1124 BC – 1106 BC
Years of Reign: 1106 BC – 1102 BC

Succeeded by: Ramses XI 1102 BC – 1069 BC
Family
- Father: His father was Ramses IX
- Mother: His mother was Baketwerenere
- Chief Wife: His chief wife and consort was Tyti
- Children: Ramses XI Menmare King of Egypt
Year of Death: 1069 BC
Location of the Burial Site: Valley of the Kings
Tomb reference number: KV18
Name of Egyptologist who discovered the burial site, or tomb, of Ramses X: Re-excavated by Howard Carter (1874 - 1939)
Biography and accomplishments or why Ramses X was famous: Once again tomb robberies in the Valley of the Kings were the most notable events in the reign of this Pharaoh, as they were during his father's reign. The royal tombs had been subject to attack by Libyan raiders and general disorder in Egypt allowed them to raid the out lying districts of Thebes, especially the rich pickings to be had in the Valley of the Kings. The Egyptian rule had significantly weakened and Libyans were allowed to enter the country with little opposition. It was during this period that Egypt also lost its strong hold on Nubia.

Ramses X
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