Ahmose (queen) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ahmose |
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| Queen consort of Egypt, Great Royal Wife | |||||
Queen Ahmose, her husband Thutmose I, and oldest daughter
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| Born | Thebes? | ||||
| Died | Thebes | ||||
| Burial | Thebes? | ||||
| Spouse | Thutmose I | ||||
| Issue | Hatshepsut Neferubity |
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| Dynasty | 18th of Egypt | ||||
| Religion | Ancient Egyptian religion | ||||
Ahmose was an important Ancient Egyptian queen during the Eighteenth Dynasty. She held the title of Great Royal Wife to the third pharaoh of this dynasty, Thutmose I. Ahmose was also the mother of the famous queen and pharaoh, Hatshepsut. Her name, Ahmose, means "Born of the Moon."
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Who Was Queen Ahmose?
Queen Ahmose was a very important woman in ancient Egypt. She was the main wife of Pharaoh Thutmose I. Being a "Great Royal Wife" meant she had a special and powerful role. She was not just a queen; she was a key figure in the royal family.
Family Life and Children
Ahmose and Thutmose I had at least two daughters. Their most famous child was Hatshepsut, who later became one of Egypt's most powerful female pharaohs. Ahmose's connection to Hatshepsut made her even more significant in Egyptian history. She also had another daughter named Neferubity.
Her Place in the Dynasty
Ahmose lived during the Eighteenth Dynasty, a time when Egypt was very strong and wealthy. This dynasty included many famous pharaohs. As the mother of a future pharaoh, Ahmose played a big part in the royal line. Her influence helped shape the future of Egypt.
Images for kids
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Prince Sipair, unknown royal lady, Queen Ahmose, Queen Tures and Queen Henuttamehu
See also
In Spanish: Ahmose (madre de Hatshepsut) para niños
