Rameses II (Rameses the

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1. When was Ramses II born (c.)?
1303 B.C.

2. Who was Rameses II father?

Pharaoh Seti I

3. At the age of 10, what did Rameses II father already have him
doing in order to become prepared for his future role as pharaoh of
Egypt?
Military camps
4. At what age did Rameses II become pharaoh?
14 years old
5. In what dynasty was Rameses II pharaoh?
19 dynasty
6. How long did Rameses II rule for? How does this contribute to the
way he is remembered today?
60 years, he was one of the best pharaohs
7. Who were Rameses wives? Which one did he like better? How do
we know this?
Isetnofret, Maathorneferure, Meritamen, Bintanath, Nebettawy, Henutmire, Nefertari
You hear of her the most

8. What age did Rameses the Great live till and what was so unusual
about this?
66 until his son took over his role
9. How many sons did Rameses II have? How many daughters?

100 sons, 60 daughters

10. When was Rameses II tomb found?
1881

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