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Nebet

2400 BC – 2250 BC

First recorded female vezir in Old Egyptian history

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About Nebet

Lived 2400 BC – 2250 BC. Nebet was an official.

Nebet (“Lady”; ) was created vizier during the late Old Kingdom of Egypt by King Pepi I of the Sixth Dynasty, who was her son-in-law. As the mother‑in‑law of Pepy I, she was one of the earliest recorded female viziers in ancient Egyptian history. Two other contemporary female viziers were Inenek‑Inti, a wife of Pepy I, and Meritites IV (also known as Meritites II), a daughter of Pepy I. The next female vizier did not appear until the 26th Dynasty.

She was the wife of the nobleman Khui, who was overseer of the Pyramid City.

Her daughters, the Queens Ankhesenpepi I and Ankhesenpepi II were, respectively, the mothers of the Kings Merenre Nemtyemsaf and Pepi II.

Her son Djau, who had a tomb in Abydos became vizier for his nephews, the kings. She is mentioned in his tomb.

Nebet was a contemporary of Weni the Elder.

Her titles include: Hereditary Princess (jrjt-pꜥt), Daughter of Geb (zꜣt Gbb); Countess (ḥwtjꜥ), Daughter of Mrḥw (zꜣt Mrḥw); She of the Curtain (tꜣtjtj), Judge (zꜣb), Vizier (tꜣtj), Daughter of Thoth (zꜣt Ḏḥwty); Companion of the King of Lower Egypt (smrt bjtj), Daughter of Horus (zꜣt Ḥr).

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Important facts

Born
2400 BC
Birth century
Died
2250 BC
Occupation
Nationality
Sixth Dynasty of Egypt
Positions held
Vizier

People in Nebet's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nebet?

first recorded female vezir in Old Egyptian history

When was Nebet born?

Nebet was born in 2400 BC.

When did Nebet die?

Nebet died in 2250 BC.

What was Nebet's occupation?

Nebet was an official.

What nationality was Nebet?

Nebet's recorded nationality: Sixth Dynasty of Egypt.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nebet

· Wikidata: Q220795

· DBpedia: Nebet

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