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Thutmose II

Into Power

Thutmose II married his half sister to get power of Egypt.

Hatshepsut

He married his half sister, Hatshepsut, at the age of 18. His half sister lived in royalty, so he became part of royalty.

Half Sister

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Drama Involved?

Yes

Drama?

He married Hatshepsut, his royal half sister, and became the pharaoh of Egypt.

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In Power

While In Power

Monuments

Military

He was involved in two mini military campaigns.

Thutmose II built some small monuments while in power. He also built a small pyramid that was similar to the ones in Mesopotamia.

Wars

Temples

He built a small funerary temple.

While Thutmose II was in power, no major wars were documented, but Thutmose II was good at leading the soldiers into wars.

How Long?

Thutmose II reigned for 14 years; from 1493 B.C. to 1479 B.C.

More Facts

Thutmose II sent armies, led by generals, on successful campaigns against rebellions.

The largest monument credited to his reign was a gateway made of limestone that was built in Karnak.

Thutmose II would constantly get into fights with his wife, Hatshepsut.

Out of Power/Death

Removed from Power/Death

Thutmose II was assassinated by his wife, Hatshepsut.

There was drama involved with this.

Hatshepsut disliked Thutmose II so much that she murdered him so that she could become pharaoh.

Thutmose died in 1479 B.C.

In my opinion, yes, Thutmose II was a good ruler. He would send out his military to defeat foes. He helped Egypt grow as a society and as a country. He also built a pyramid that dates back to Mesopotamia.

Was He A Good Ruler?

Which Kingdom Did He Reign In?

Thutmose II reigned in the New Kingdom.

Which Kingdom?

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