List of Pharaohs and Rulers of Ancient Egypt
Hiya all! This sticky is a list of all Pharaohs, sorted into their Kingdoms and Dynasties and the years they reined. Seeing as the subject of this Guild starts when the Upper and Lower Kingdom unite I will start half way through the Archaic Period, First Dynasty.
All dates, names and events mentioned below are from the Wikipedia website, List of Pharaohs.
ARCHAIC PERIOD:
FIRST DYNASTY (3050BC - 2890BC):
Menes Unknown length of rein and dates of rein
Potentially the same person as Narmer, Hor-Aha, Serket II, or any combination of the three.
Hor-Aha Reined during 3050BC
Arguably the unifier of Upper and Lower Egypt.
Djer Reined for 41 years, unknown dates of rein.
Merneith Unknown years and dates of rein
Regent of Den
Djet Reined for 23 years, unknown dates of rein.
Den Reined for 14 to 20 years, unknown dates of rein.
Anedjib Reined for 10 years, unknown dates of rein.
Semerkhet Reined for 9 years, unknown dates of rein.
Qa'a 2916BC - 2890BC (26 years)
SECOND DYNASTY (2890BC - 2686BC):
Hotepsekhemwy Rein started in 2890BC but for an unknown length of time.
Raneb Reined for 39 years, unknown dates of rein.
Nynetjer Reined for 40 years, unknown dates of rein.
Wneg Reined for 8 years, unknown dates of rein.
Senedj Reined for 20 years, unknown dates of rein.
Seth-Peribsen Reined for 17 years, unknown dates of rein.
Sekhemib-Perenmaat Unknown years and dates of rein
Khasekhemwy Reined for 17 to 18 years, rein ended in 2686BC but unknown year of when the rein begun
OLD KINGDOM
2686BC - 2181BC
2686BC - 2181BC
THIRD DYNASTY (2686BC - 2613BC):
Sanakhte 2686BC - 2668BC (18 years)
Djoser 2668BC – 2649BC (19 years)
Commissioned the Step Pyramid designed by Imhotep.
Sekhemkhet 2649BC – 2643BC (6 years)
Khaba 2643BC – 2637BC (6 years)
Huni 2637BC – 2613BC (24 years)
FOURTH DYNASTY (2613BC - 2498BC):
Sneferu 2613BC – 2589BC (24 years)
Built the Bent Pyramid and the first 'true' pyramid, known as the red Pyramid. People have said that he is buried in the Bent Pyramid whilst others say the Red Pyramid. Bones have been found in the Red Pyramid but there are no evidence to prove it is Sneferu's.
Khufu 2589BC – 2566BC (23 years)
Famous for building the Great Pyramid of Giza which is located in modern day Cairo.
Djedefra (Radjedef) 2566BC – 2558BC (6 years)
Khafra 2558BC – 2532BC (26 years)
Menkaura 2532 – 2503 (29 years)
Shepseskaf 2503BC – 2498BC (5 years)
FIFTH DYNASTY (2498BC - 2345BC):
Userkaf 2498–2491 (7 years)
Sahure 2487BC – 2477BC (10 years)
Neferirkare Kakai 2477BC – 2467BC (10 years)
Shepseskare Isi 2467BC – 2460BC (7 years)
Neferefre 2460BC – 2453BC (7 years)
Nyuserre Ini 2453BC – 2422BC (31 years)
Menkauhor Kaiu 2422BC – 2414BC (8 years)
Djedkare Isesi 2414BC – 2375BC (39 years)
Unas 2375BC – 2345BC (30 years):
SIXTH DYNASTY (2345BC - 2181BC):
Teti 2345BC – 2333BC (12 years)
Userkare 2333BC - 2332BC (1 year)
Pepi I Meryre 2332BC - 2283BC (49 years)
Merenre Nemtyemsaf I 2283BC – 2278BC (5 years)
Pepi II Neferkare 2278BC – 2184BC
Possible unto 2224 which would explain the following 4 kings.
Neferka 2200BC - 2199BC (1 year)
Reined during Pepi II, possible his son or co-regent.
Nefer 2197BC - 2193BC (4 years)
Reined for 2 years, 1 month and 1 day according to Turin Canon.
Aba 2293BC - 2176BC (117 year ... or 4 years according to other sources)
Rein dates mixed up.
Merenre Nemtyemsaf II 2184BC
Uncertain Pharaoh.
Nitiqret 2184BC - 2181BC (3 years)
A supposed female ruler.
FIRST INTERMEDIATE PERIOD
2181BC - 1991BC
2181BC - 1991BC
SEVENTH AND EIGHTH DYNASTIES (combined) (2181BC - 2160BC):
*Note* Dates are either unknown or were forgotten to be added. If they exist I'll try and fine the dates from other websites*
Neferkara I Unknown
Netjerkare Unknown
Menkare Unknown
Neferkare II Unknown
Neferkara Nebi Unknown
Djedkara Shemai Unknown
Neferkara Khendu Unknown
Neferkamin Seneferka Unknown
Nikara Unknown
Neferkara Tereru Unknown
Neferkahor Unknown
Neferkara Pepyseneb Unknown
Neferkamin Anu Unknown
Qakare Ibi Unknown
Neferkara II Unknown
Neferkawhor Khuwihap Unknown
Neferirkara Unknown
NINTH DYNASTY (2160BC - 2130BC):
Meryibre Khety (Achthoes I) Rein started in 2160BC but length of rein unknown.
Meribre Khety II Unknown
Neferkare III Unknown
Nebkaure (Acthoes II) Unknown
Setut Unknown
Wakhare Khety I Unknown
Merykare Unknown
Wankhare Khety II Unknown
Menethoupe I Unknown
Menethoupe I Unknown
Khety II Unknown
Khety II's daughter Unknown
Merikare's daughter Rein ended in 2130BC but unknown when it started.
TENTH DYNASTY (2130BC - 2040BC):
Meryhathor Rein started in 2130BC but unknown when it ended.
Neferkare IV Unknown
Wankare (Acthoes III) Unknown
Merykare Unknown
Unknown Ruler Rein ended on 2040BC but unknown when it begun.
ELEVENTH DYNASTY (2134BC - 1991BC):
Intef I 2134BC - 2117BC (17 years)
Intef II 2117BC - 2069BC (48 years)
Intef III 2069BC - 2060BC (9 years)
Nebhetepre Mentuhotep I 2060BC - 2010BC (50 years)
Gained all Egypt in 2040.
Sankhkare Mentuhotep II 2010BC - 1998BC (12 years)
Nebtawyre Mentuhotep III 1997BC - 1991BC (6 years)
Mentuhotep IV Reined for 7 years, unknown dates of rein.
MIDDLE KINGDOM
1991BC - 1803BC
1991BC - 1803BC
TWELFTH DYNASTY (1991BC - 1802BC):
Amenemhat I 1991BC - 1962BC (29 years)
Senusret I (Sesostris I) 1971BC - 1926BC (45 years)
Amenemhat II 1929BC - 1895BC (34 years)
Senusret II (Sesostris II) 1897BC – 1878BC (19 years)
Senusret III (Sesostris III) 1878BC – 1860BC (18 years)
Was the most powerful Middle Kingdom Pharaoh.
Amenemhat III 1860BC – 1815BC (45 years)
Amenemhat IV 1815BC – 1807BC (8 years)
Had a co-regency lasting at least 1 year based on an inscription at Konosso.
Sobekneferu 1807BC - 1803BC (4 years)
Not a very popular female Pharaoh.
SECOND INTERMEDIATE PERIOD
1803BC - 1550BC
1803BC - 1550BC
THIRTEENTH DYNASTY (1803BC - 1649BC):
Sekhemre Khutawy Sobekhotep or Wegaf 1803BC - 1799BC (4 years)
Sekhemkare Reined for 3 years, unknown dates of rein.
Amenemhat 1795BC – 1792BC (3 years)
Sehetepre Unknown
Iufni Unknown
Seankhibre Unknown
Semenkare Unknown
Sehetepre Unknown
Sewadjkare Unknown
Nedjemibre Reined for 7 months, unknown dates of rein
Sobekhotep I Unknown
Renseneb 1775BC (4 months)
Awybre Hor I? Possible reined during 1775BC but length unknown.
Sedjefakare Reined for 5 to 7 years, dates unknown.
Sekhemre Khutawy Sobekhotep Reined during 1767BC, unknown length.
Khendjer Reined for 4 years, around 1765BC.
Imyremeshaw Unknown
Antef V Unknown
Sobekhotep III Reined for 4 years, around 1755BC.
Neferhotep I 1751BC - 1740BC (11 years)
Sobekhotep IV 1740BC - 1730BC (10 years)
Sobekhotep V Reined around 1730BC, unknown length.
Wahibre Ibiau 1725BC - 1714BC (11 years)
Merneferre Ai 1714BC - 1691BC (23 years)
Merhetepre Ini Reined for 2 years, date unknown.
Seankhenre Sewadtjew Unknown
Mersekhemre Ined Unknown
Seankhenre Sewadtjew Unknown
Mersekhemre Ined Unknown
Sewadjkare Hori Unknown
The order and dates of the following Kings are unknown:
Dudimose I
Dudimose II
Senebmiu
Mentuhotep V
Senaayeb
FOURTEENTH DYNASTY (1705BC - 1690BC):
Nehesy Reined around 1705BC, unknown length or rein.
Khakherewre? Unknown
Nebefawre Reined around 1704BC, unknown length of rein.
Sehebre? Unknown
Merdjefare Reined around 1699BC, unknown length of rein.
Sewadjkare? Unknown
Nebdjefare Reined around 1694BC, unknown length of rein.
Webenre? Unknown
—djefare? Unknown
—webenre Reined around 1690BC, unknown length of rein.
FIFTEENTH DYNASTY (1674BC - 1535BC):
Sheshi Rein started in 1674BC and lasted for either 1 or 3 years.
Yakubher Unknown
Khyan Reined for 30-40 years, unknown dates of rein.
Apepi I Reined for 40 years or more, unknown dates of rein.
Khamudy Rein ended in 1535BC, unknown length.
SIXTEENTH DYNASTY (1663BC - 1555BC):
Unknown Pharaoh Unknown
Name of King lost and cannot be recovered.
Djehuty (Sekhemresementawy) Reined for 3 years, unknown dates.
Sobekhotep VIII (Sekhemresewosertawy) Reined for 16 years, unknown dates.
Neferhotep III (Sekhemresankhtawy) Reined for a year but unknown dates.
Mentuhotepi[/b[ (Sankhenra) Reined for a year but unknown dates.
Nebiryraw I (Sewadjenra) Reined for 26 years, unknown dates.
Nebiryraw II May have reined for 3 months but unknown dates.
-(Semenra) May have reined for a year but unknown dates.
Bebiankh (Sewoserenra) Reined for 12 years, unknown dates.
-(Sekhemreshedwaset) May have reined for 3 months but unknown dates.
Last five Kings of this dynasty are lost and cannot be recovered.
SEVENTEENTH DYNASTY (1650BC - 1550BC):
Rahotep Sekhemrewahkhaw Rein started in 1650BC but length unknown.
Intef V the Elder Reined for 3 years, unknown dates.
Antef VI Sekhemrewepmaat Unknown
Antef VII Nubkheperre Unknown
Intef VIII Sekhemreherhermaat Unknown
Sobekemsaf II Sekhemrewadjkhaw Unknown
Thuty Reined for a year, unknown dates.
Mentuhotep VI Reined for a year, unknown dates.
Nebiryerawet I Reined for 6 years, unknown dates.
Nebiryerawet II Unknown
Semenmedjatre Unknown
Seuserenre Reined for 12 years, unknown dates.
Shedwast Unknown
Intef VII Reined for 3 years or more, unknown dates.
Tao I the Elder (ie: Senakhtenre) Reined around 1558BC but length unknown.
Tao II the Brave (Seqenenre) Possibly reined around 1558BC - 1554BC (4 years)
Kamose 1554BC - 1549BC (5 years)
NEW KINGDOM
1550BC - 1069BC
1550BC - 1069BC
EIGHTEENTH DYNASTY (1550BC - 1295BC):
Ahmose I, Ahmosis I 1550BC - 1525BC (25 years)
Successor to Kamose, above.
Amenhotep I 1525BC - 1504BC (21 years)
Tuthmosis I 1504BC - 1492BC (8 years)
Tuthmosis II 1492BC - 1479BC (13 years)
Tuthmosis III 1479BC - 1425BC (54 years)
Often called the 'Napoleon of Egypt' because of his successfull battles and short height.
Hatshepsut 1473BC - 1458BC (15 years)
Second known female ruler. Her statues depict her as a man with her false beard.
Amenhotep II 1425BC - 1400BC (25 years)
Tuthmosis IV 1400BC - 1388BC (12 years)
Amenhotep III 1388BC - 1352BC (36 years)
Amenhotep IV/Akhenaten 1352BC - 1334BC (18 years)
Founder of the new religion, the monotheism religion today known as Atenism. Amenhotep means "Amun is pleased".
Smenkhkare/Neferneferuaten 1335-1333 (2 years)
Famously known as 'Nefertiti'.
Tutankhamun 1333BC - 1324BC (9 years)
This King's tomb was later found by Howard Carter and Tutankhamun has always been famous for being the 'Boy King' and the fact that his tomb was still entacted.
Kheperkheprure Ay 1324BC - 1320BC (4 years)
Horemheb 1320BC - 1292BC (28 years)
Was Tutankhamun's General and Advisor.
NINETEENTH DYNASTY (1295BC - 1186BC):
Ramesses I 1292BC - 1290BC (2 years)
Seti I 1290BC - 1279BC (11 years)
Ramesses II The Great 1279BC - 1213BC (66 years)
One of the most famous Pharaoh's in Egypt. He reached a stalemate at the Battle of Kadesh against the Hittites in 1275BC and signed the first ever peace treaty in 1258BC. He built two temples at Abu Simbel.
Merneptah 1213BC - 1203BC (10 years)
A stele describing his campaigns in Libya and Canaan contains the first known reference to the Israelites.
Amenmesse 1203BC - 1199BC (4 years?)
Seti II 1203BC - 1197BC (6 years)
Merneptah Siptah 1197BC – 1191BC (6 years)
Tausret 1191BC - 1190BC (1 year)
Another unpopular female ruler.
TWENTIETH DYNASTY (1185BC - 1070BC):
Setnakhte 1186BC - 1183BC (3 years)
Ramesses III 1183BC - 1152BC (31 years)
Fought the Sea People in 1175BC
Ramesses IV 1152BC - 1146BC (6 years)
Ramesses V 1146BC - 1142BC (4 years)
Ramesses VI 1142BC - 1134BC (8 years)
Ramesses VII 1134BC - 1126BC (8 years)
Ramesses VIII 1126BC - 1124BC (2 years)
Ramesses IX 1124BC - 1106BC (18 years)
Ramesses X 1106BC - 1102BC (4 years)
Ramesses XI 1102BC - 1069BC (33 years)
Was stripped of power by the High Priest of Amun Herihor.
THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD
1069BC - 732BC
1069BC - 732BC
TWENTY-FIRST DYNASTY (1069BC - 945BC):
Nesbanebdjed I/Smendes I (Smendes) 1069BC - 1043BC (26 years)
Amenemnisu 1043BC - 1039 (4 years)
Psusennes I 1039BC - 991BC (48 years)
Amenemope 993BC - 984BC (9 years)
Osorkon the Elder 984BC - 978BC (6 years)
Siamun 978BC - 959BC (19 years)
Psusennes II 959BC - 945BC (14 years)
TWENTY-SECOND DYNASTY (945BC - 720BC):
Shoshenq I 945BC - 924BC (21 years)
Osorkon I 924BC - 889BC (35 years)
Shoshenq II 890BC - 890/889 (>1 years)
Takelot I 889BC - 874BC (15 years)
Harsiese 875BC - 862BC (13 years)
Osorkon II 874BC - 834BC (40 years)
Shoshenq III 834BC - 795BC (39 years)
Shoshenq IV 795BC - 782BC (13 years)
Pami 782BC - 776BC (6 years)
Shoshenq V 776BC - 740BC (36 years)
Osorkon IV 740BC - 720BC (40 years)
TWENTY-THIRD DYNASTY (836BC - 720BC):
Takelot II 837BC - 813BC (24 years)
Was thought to be a 22nd Dynasty Pharaoh but is infact the founder of the 23rd Dynasty.
Pedubast 826BC - 801BC (25 years)
Was a rebel and seized Thebes from Takelot II
Iuput I 812BC - 811BC (1 year)
Shoshenq VI 801BC - 795BC
The successor to Pedubast.
Osorkon III 795BC - 767BC (28 years)
Recovered Thebes and then proclaimed himself King.
Takelot III 773BC - 765BC (8 years)
Rudamun 765BC - &62BC (3 years)
Iuput II 762BC - 728BC (34 years)
THE LIBU (805BC - 732BC):
They occupided the Western Delta so not reckoned a dynasty as such.
Inamunnifnebu 805BC - 795BC (10 years)
Unknown Ruler 795BC - 780BC (15 years)
Niumateped 780BC - 755BC (25 years)
Titaru 763BC - 755BC (8 years)
Ker 755BC - 750BC (5 years)
Rudamon 750BC - 745BC (5 years)
Ankhor 745BC - 736BC (9 years)
Tefnakht 736BC - 732BC (4 years)
TWENTY-FOURTH DYNASTY (732BC - 720BC):
Tefnakhte 732BC - 725BC (7 years)
Bakenrenef (Bocchoris) 725BC - 720BC (5 years)
LATE PERIOD
732BC - 30BC
732BC - 30BC
TWENTY-FIFTH DYNASTY (732BC - 656BC):
Piye 752BC - 721BC (29 years)
King of Nubia. He conquered Egypt in thr 20th year of his rein in Nubia.
Shabaka 721BC - 707BC (14 years)
Shebitku 707BC - 660BC (47 years)
Taharqa 690BC - 664BC (26 years)
Tantamani 664BC - 653BC (11 years)
TWENTY-SIXTH DYNASTY (672BC - 525BC):
Necho I 672BC - 664BC (8 years)
Psamtik I 664BC - 610BC (54 years)
Necho II 610BC - 595BC (15 years)
Psamtik II 595BC - 589BC (6 years)
Wahibre 589BC - 570BC (19 years)
Ahmose II 570BC - 526BC (44 years)
Psammetichus III 526BC - 525BC (1 year)
TWENTY-SEVENTH DYNASTY (525BC - 404BC):
Cambyses II 525BC - 521BC (4 years)
Smerdis the Usurper 522BC - 521BC (1 year)
Darius I the Great 521BC - 486BC (35 years)
Xerxes I the Great 486BC - 465BC (21 years)
Artabanus the Hyrcanian 465BC - 464BC (1 year)
Artaxerxes I Longhand 464BC - 424BC (40 years)
Xerxes II 424BC - 423BC (1 year)
Sogdianus 424BC - 423BC (1 year)
Darius II 424BC - 404BC (20 years)
TWENTY-EIGHTH DYNASTY (404BC - 398BC):
Amyrtaeus 404BC - 398BC (6 years)
Led a successful revolt against the Persians.
TWENTY-NINETH DYNASTY (398BC - 380BC):
Nefaarud I/Nepherites 398BC - 393BC (5 years)
Psammuthes 393BC
Hakor (Achoris) 393BC - 380BC (13 years)
Nefaarud II 380BC
THIRTIETH DYNASTY (343BC - 332BC):
Nectanebo I/Nekhtnebef 380BC - 362BC (18 years)
Teos of Egypt 362BC - 360BC (2 years)
Necanebo II 360BC - 343BC (17 years)
THIRY-FIRST DYNASTY (343BC - 332BC):
Artaxerxes III 343BC - 338BC (5 years)
Egypt was under Persian rule for the second time.
Artaxerxes IV Arses 338BC - 335BC (3 years)
Only reined in Lower Egypt.
Khababash 338BC - 335BC (3 years)
Leader of a Nubian Revold in Upper Egypt.
Darius III Codomannus 336BC - 332BC (4 years)
Upper Egypt returned to Persian control in 335BC.
AGREAD DYNASTY (332BC - 309BC):
Alexander III the Great 332BC - 323BC (9 years)
Conquered Egypt and Persia
Philip III Arrhidaeus 323BC - 317BC (6 years)
Alexander IV of Macedon
PTOLEMAIC DYNASTY (305BC - 30BC):
Ptolemy I Soter 305BC - 285BC (20 years)
Was abducted in 285BC and died in 283BC
Berenice I Rein ended in 285BC, unknown date of when it begun
Wife of Ptolemy I.
Ptolemy II Philadelphos 288BC - 246BC (42 years)
Arsinoe I 284/81BC - 274BC (10-7 years)
Wife of Ptolemy II.
Arsinoe II 277BC - 20BC (7 years)
Also the wife of Ptolemy II.
Ptolemy III Euergetes I 246BC - 222BC (24 years)
Berenice II 244/43BC - 222BC (22 - 21 years)
Wife of Ptolemy III.
Ptolemy IV Philopator 222BC - 204BC (18 years)
Arsinoe 220BC - 204BC (16 years)
Ptolemy V Epiphanes 204BC - 180BC (24 years
Upper Egypt was in revolt from 207BC - 186BC.
Cleopatra I 193BC - 176BC (26 years)
Wife of Ptolemy V. Reined as a co-regent with Ptolemy VI whilst he was still young.
Ptolemy VI Philometor 180BC - 164BC (16 years)
Died in 145BC, 19 years after his rein ended.
Cleopatra II 173BC - 164 (9 years)
Wife of Ptolemy VI.
Ptolemy VII Neos Philopator 145BC - 131BC (14 years)
Proclaimed co-ruler by his father but was later ruled under regency of his mither, Cleopatra II.
Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II 145BC - 131BC (14 years)
Cleopatra III 142BC - 131BC (11 years)
Second wife of Ptolemy VIII.
Ptolemy Memphitis 131BC
Proclaimed King by Cleopatra but was soon killed by Ptolemy VIII.
Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II 127BC - 107BC (20 years)
Rein restored.
Cleopatra III 127BC - 107BC (20 years)
Restored with Ptolemy VIII, later co-regent with Ptolemy IX and X.
Cleopatra II 124BC - 116BC (8 years)
Reconciled with Ptolemy VIII, co-ruled with Cleopatra III and Ptolemy VIII until 116BC.
Ptolemy IX Soter II 116BC - 110BC (6 years)
Died in 80BC, 30 years after his rein ended.
Cleopatra IV 116BC - 115BC (1 year)
Shortly married Ptolemy IX but was pushed out by Cleopatra III.
Ptolemy X Alexander I 110BC - 109BC (1 year)
Ptolemy IX Soter II 109BC - 107BC (2 years)
Ptolemy X Alexander I 107BC - 88BC (19 years)
Restored.
Ptolemy IX Soter II 88BC - 81BC (7 years)
Restored again.
Berenice III 81BC - 80BC (1 year)
Was forced to marry Ptolemy Xi but was murdered on his orders 19 days later.
Ptolemy XI Alexander II 80BC
Was executed by citizens for killing Berenice III.
Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos(Auletes) 80BC - 58BC (22 years)
Cleopatra V Tryphaena Rein ended in 57BC, unknown when it started.
Wife of Ptolemy XII.
Cleopatra VI Rein ended in 58BC, unknown when it staretd.
Daughter of Ptolemy XII.
Berenice IV 58BC - 55BC (3 years)
Forced to marry Seleucus Kybiosaktes, but had him strangled.
Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos 55BC 51BC (4 years)
Reined with his daughter, Cleopatra VII before he died.
Cleopatra VII 51BC - 30BC (21 years)
Jointly with her father Ptolemy XII, her brother Ptolemy XIII, her brother-husband Ptolemy XIV and her son Ptolemy XV. She is known simply as Cleopatra.
Ptolemy XIII 51BC - 47BC (4 years)
Brother of Cleopatra VII.
Arsinoe IV 48BC - 47BC (1 year)
In opposition to Cleopatra VII.
Ptolemy XIV 47BC - 44BC (3 years)
Younger brother of Cleopatra VII.
Ptolemy XV Caesarion 44BC - 30BC (14 years)
Infant son of Cleopatra VII and Julius Caesar, ages 3 when proclaimed so-ruler with Cleopatra.
The Egyptian Empire gets taken over by Romans. The Egyptian Empire ends in 30BC
