Amun-her-khepeshef

Amun-her-khepeshef (died c. 1254 BC; also Amonhirkhopshef, Amun-her-wenemef and Amun-her-khepeshef A ) was the firstborn son of Pharaoh Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari.

Name He was born when his father was still a co-regent with Seti I. He was originally called Amun-her-wenemef ("Amun Is with His Right Arm"). He changed his name to Amun-her-khepeshef ("Amun is with His Strong Arm") early in his father's reign. He appears to have changed his name once again to Seth-her-khepeshef ("Seth is with His Strong Arm") around Year 20 of Ramesses II. Ramesses B, Ramesses II's second oldest son became the new crown prince. He also died before his father after another 25 years. Merenptah, the 13th son of Ramesses II would eventually assume the throne after 67 years of reign.

Amun-her-khepeshef held several titles, including personal titles such as "Commander of the Troops", "Effective Confidant" and "Eldest Son of the King of his Body." Some other titles were shared between prominent princes, such as "Fan-bearer on the King's Right Hand" and "Royal Scribe". He held a high position in the army. According to some relief depictions, he and his younger half-brother Khaemwaset either fought or were at least present in the Battle of Kadesh and the campaigns in Nubia, along with their father. He appears on an inscription in the Temple of Beit el-Wali. Amun-her-khepeshef was involved in an exchange of diplomatic correspondence with the Hittites after Ramesses II and the Hittite king Hattusili III signed their peace treaty following the battle of Kadesh. In contrast, he was more active in religious and political spheres. Eventually, under the name Seth-her-khepeshef, he held the following titles: “The Hereditary Prince and Count, God’s Father beloved of the god, Chief of Secrets of the King’s House, Lord in charge of the entire land, Sem-priest of the Good God, Delegate and Judge of the Two Lands, Controller of Lands Far Flung (Hau-nebu), the King’s Son, united with the Throne of Horus, Hereditary Prince and Royal Scribe.” However, this doesn't mean he never actually participated in military operations, he might have died on the battlefield. Amun-her-khepeshef's half-brother Ramesses, the eldest son of Ramesses II's second wife called Isetnofret, became next in line. Amun-her-khepeshef was buried in tomb KV5, built for the sons of Ramesses II, in the Valley of the Kings.