About Tentamun
Lived 1150 BC – 1100 BC. Tentamun was a politician.
Tentamun ("she of Amun") was an ancient Egyptian queen, most likely the wife of Ramesses XI, last ruler of the 20th Dynasty. She is mentioned on the funerary papyrus of her daughter Duathathor-Henuttawy, who was the wife of Pinedjem I and probably the daughter of Ramesses XI. Tentamun's name is written in a cartouche.
Family A man named Nebseni is mentioned as her father on the funerary papyrus of her daughter. He was probably buried in the Theban tomb TT320.
Her children are: Duathathor-Henuttawy, who was the wife of Pinedjem I Another possible daughter is Tentamun, the wife of Smendes.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tentamun?
ancient Egyptian queen consort
When was Tentamun born?
Tentamun was born in 1150 BC.
When did Tentamun die?
Tentamun died in 1100 BC.
What was Tentamun's occupation?
Tentamun was a politician.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tentamun (20th dynasty)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tentamun. https://biography.guide/tentamun/
MLA: "Tentamun." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tentamun/.
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