Ancient History, Egypt: Biographies

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Tiy

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Tiy , fl. 1385 BC, queen of ancient Egypt, wife of Amenhotep III (see under Amenhotep I ). 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 fl. 1167 BC, queen of ancient Egypt, wife of Ramses III (see under Ramses ). 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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