Who was Hatshepsut?
Q: Who was Hatshepsut?
A: Hatshepsut was the fifth Pharaoh of the 18th dynasty of Ancient Egypt, meaning Foremost of Noble Ladies.
Q: Who was her father?
A: Her father was Thutmose I.
Q: Who was her predecessor?
A: Her predecessor was Thutmose II, who was also her brother and husband.
Q: Who was her successor?
A: Her successor was Thutmose III, her nephew, the son of Thutmose II by a lesser wife.
Q: Who was the effective ruler during her reign?
A: Hatshepsut was the effective ruler during her reign.
Q: How long did her reign last?
A: The length of her reign usually is given as twenty-two years.
Q: When did she become pharaoh?
A: She became pharaoh in about 1479 BC and died in 1458 BC.
