About Tentamun
Born 1050 BC. Tentamun was a politician.
Tentamun ("she of Amun") was an ancient Egyptian queen. She is likely to have been the daughter of Ramesses IX, the third last ruler of the 20th Dynasty. Her mother may have been another Tentamun, who was the mother of Ramesses's other daughter, Duathathor-Henttawy.
In the Story of Wenamun she is mentioned together with a Nesubanebded as residing in Tanis. Both are described as "organizers of the land". From this it is surmised that she was the wife of king Smendes, the first king of the 21st Dynasty.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Tentamun?
Ancient Egyptian queen consort
When was Tentamun born?
Tentamun was born in 1050 BC.
What was Tentamun's occupation?
Tentamun was a politician.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tentamun (21st dynasty)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tentamun. https://biography.guide/tentamun-politician/
MLA: "Tentamun." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tentamun-politician/.
Chicago: "Tentamun." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tentamun-politician/.
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