Queen Hatshepsut
Queen HatshepsutHatshepsut was the first female ruler who ever ruled in all the history of the world. She was the
most remarkable women that influenced history as a whole as well as Egypt itself. She was the
first female pharaoh who ever ruled Egypt.
Hatshepsut came to be by her parents TuthmoseI and Aahmes. She had two brothers who
died prematurely and she was the favorite child. Unfortunately her two brothers both died. Since
she was the only child left, she would become heir to the throne when her father dies.
Hatshepsut’s family tree made it easier to understand and it is a bit complex. It starts with
Hatshepsut’s parents’ parents. Senseneb was married to AmenhotepI and had Tuthmose I, but
Amenhotep I, also had a child with Aahotpou II and they had Aahmes, who Tuthmose I married.
Tuthmose I and Aahmes had three children. They had two sons named Ouazmosou and
Amenmosou who both died prematurely. Their third child was none other than Hatshepsut. Her
father, Tuthmose I had a son with a commoner named Moutnofrit, their son was named
Tuthmose II. Hatshepsut and her half-brother Tuthmose II were married. There is more to this
family tree that I will discuss later.
When Hatshepsut’s father died they became the new rulers of Egypt. Tuthmose I died in
1512 and it became Tuthmose II and Hatshepsut’s turn to rule.
Tuthmose II was the one who was to gain the throne, but it was said that for the few years
of his reign, Hatshepsut was doing most of the decision making. Hatshepsut had a child but it
was very likely that it was her lovers, Senmut. But also Tuthmose II had a son with a commoner
whose name was Isis. Their son was named Tuthmose III.
Tuthmose II was pharaoh for only three or four years. Archeologists found some
markings on the surface of his mummy that indicate that he had died of skin disease. His son
with Isis, Tuthmose III, was too young so Hatshepsut was the person chosen to rule since
Tuthmose III worshipped as a priest of the god Amon. My opinion is that the only reason she
was able to become queen was because she was just serving as his regent. That is what most
people wanted because this was the last thing that they would have to deal with, a female queen
or king. But she was not at a person to just sit there and wait for the young TuthmoseIII to be old
enough to become king. (web page:” “)
She was his regent for a short period of time, but around 1503 she demanded herself to
become crowned pharaoh. She took s royal name that is only to be used by kings. She used the
full “pharaonic regalia,” even the fake beard and all, these things are only to be used by pharaohs.
A major part of her successful reign was her loyal and influential officials, they had control over
the most important parts of her government. (web page: ” “)
A man named Edouard Naville believed he deciphered Hatshepsut’s whole name. He said
it...
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