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Tiy
Tiy , fl. 1385 BC, queen of ancient Egypt, wife of Amenhotep III . Of humble origin, she was remarkable for her influence in state affairs in the reigns of her husband and of Ikhnaton , her son. The occurrence of her name with that of Amenhotep III shows an official recognition of the queen that was most unusual for Egypt. |
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Tiy
Tiy fl. 1167 BC, queen of ancient Egypt, wife of Ramses III . To gain the throne for her son, Pentewere, she led a palace conspiracy to displace her aging husband. At the last minute the plot was discovered, and 32 important courtiers were executed for complicity. |
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"Tiy." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Tiy." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Tiy2.html "Tiy." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Tiy2.html |
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