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| − | Ramses II, also known as Ramses the Great, (due to his contributions to ancient Egypt), is widely regarded as one of the most powerful and influential pharaohs of his time. Ramses II took the throne when he was in his late twenties, and ruled for an impressive 66 years and two months (1279-1213 BCE) before he died in his nineties. Ramses II had about 200 wives, but the most famous one was Nefertari. He was also the father for about 100 sons and 60 daughters. <ref> http://www.nndb.com/people/174/000162685/ </ref> During his reign, Egypt was in great prosperity. He led many wars against his enemies. Among them, his most famous campaign was during the 4th year of his reign, when he led his army north to reconquer the lost provinces his father (Seti I) had been unable to subdue permanently against the Hittites. The major battle of the war was the Battle of Kadesh in 1274 BCE, in which his army proved to be a success, | + | Ramses II, also known as Ramses the Great, (due to his contributions to ancient Egypt), is widely regarded as one of the most powerful and influential pharaohs of his time. Ramses II took the throne when he was in his late twenties, and ruled for an impressive 66 years and two months (1279-1213 BCE) before he died in his nineties. Ramses II had about 200 wives, but the most famous one was Nefertari. He was also the father for about 100 sons and 60 daughters. <ref> http://www.nndb.com/people/174/000162685/ </ref> During his reign, Egypt was in great prosperity. He led many wars against his enemies. Among them, his most famous campaign was during the 4th year of his reign, when he led his army north to reconquer the lost provinces his father (Seti I) had been unable to subdue permanently against the Hittites. The major battle of the war was the Battle of Kadesh in 1274 BCE, in which his army proved to be a success. However, the war lasted for many more years, and it finally ended in a treaty between the Hittites and the Egyptians. <ref> http://www.aldokkan.com/egypt/ramses.htm </ref> Approximately thirteen years after the treaty, Ramses II married the Hittite prince’s daughter to secure the two empire’s relationships. In addition to his wars with the Hittites and northern Syrians, he is well known for constructions of many colossal statues resembling him. <ref> CF Manual Pg. 141 </ref> Overall, Ramses II was regarded as the most successful king in Egyptian history due to his military and diplomatic strength. |
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Ramses II
Ramses II, also known as Ramses the Great, (due to his contributions to ancient Egypt), is widely regarded as one of the most powerful and influential pharaohs of his time. Ramses II took the throne when he was in his late twenties, and ruled for an impressive 66 years and two months (1279-1213 BCE) before he died in his nineties. Ramses II had about 200 wives, but the most famous one was Nefertari. He was also the father for about 100 sons and 60 daughters. [1] During his reign, Egypt was in great prosperity. He led many wars against his enemies. Among them, his most famous campaign was during the 4th year of his reign, when he led his army north to reconquer the lost provinces his father (Seti I) had been unable to subdue permanently against the Hittites. The major battle of the war was the Battle of Kadesh in 1274 BCE, in which his army proved to be a success. However, the war lasted for many more years, and it finally ended in a treaty between the Hittites and the Egyptians. [2] Approximately thirteen years after the treaty, Ramses II married the Hittite prince’s daughter to secure the two empire’s relationships. In addition to his wars with the Hittites and northern Syrians, he is well known for constructions of many colossal statues resembling him. [3] Overall, Ramses II was regarded as the most successful king in Egyptian history due to his military and diplomatic strength.
- ↑ http://www.nndb.com/people/174/000162685/
- ↑ http://www.aldokkan.com/egypt/ramses.htm
- ↑ CF Manual Pg. 141
- ↑ http://www.nndb.com/people/174/000162685/
By Jeffrey Wang
