Sesostris III
At a glance:
- Series: Great Lives from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility, Military History
- Subcategories: Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Pharaohs
- Curriculum: African History, Middle Eastern History
Article abstract: Egyptian pharaoh (r. 1878-1843 b.c.e.){$I[g]Egypt;Sesostris III} Sesostris’s egocentric nature inspired him to be the first king of ancient Egypt to pursue a truly imperialistic policy, conducting war in the Levant and extending Egypt’s southern border. His lasting impact was on Egypt’s social structure, where he eliminated the vestiges of the indigenous nobility.{$IPharaohs;Sesostris III}
Early Life
Sesostris (sih-SOH-strihs) III is commonly considered the son of Sesostris II, who ruled from 1897 to 1878 b.c.e., and Queen...
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