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Psamtik III

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Psamtik III

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Also known as Psamtek III, Ankhkaenra, Psammetichus III, Psammenitus

Egyptian pharaoh from 526 BC to 525 BC

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Psamtik III was a male statesperson and pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Born in 600 BCE, he was the son of Amasis II and Tentkheta. He belonged to the Twenty-sixth Dynasty of Egypt and held the noble title of pharaoh during the Late Period of ancient Egypt.

He died in 525 BCE through capital punishment. Psamtik III spoke Egyptian and is described in the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary.

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Key facts

Reign
526 – 525 BC
Predecessor
Amasis II
Successor
Cambyses II , Second Ruler of Persia

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
Ancient Egypt
Father
Amasis II
Mother
Tentkheta
Occupation
statesperson
Position held
pharaoh
Languages spoken
Egyptian
Noble title
pharaoh
Image
Head of Osiris-E 10706 (Louvre Museum).jpg
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Commons category
Psammetichus III
date of death
0525-01-01
date of birth
0600-01-01
manner of death
capital punishment
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Encyclopedic overview

Nomen

ChildrenAmasis Died525 BC Dynasty26th dynasty

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