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Every Egyptian Ever

Ages 5–12

General and Pharaoh

Cartoon of a smiling general in a blue cap

Horemheb

A general who became pharaoh and restored old temples.

Years
About 1323–1295 BCE
We are not sure of the exact year.
Time
New Kingdom. New Kingdom.
Where they ruled or lived
MemphisThebes

Three facts

  1. 1He led the army before he was king.
  2. 2He rebuilt temples for the old gods.
  3. 3He chose another officer's family to rule next.

More to know

His earlier tomb at Memphis shows him as a general, not yet a king. You can follow both chapters of his life.

Places: Memphis, Thebes.

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