Ptahhotep
Sign in to savePtahhotep ( "Peace of Ptah"; ), sometimes referred to as Ptahhotep I or Ptahhotpe, was a vizier during the reign of Djedkare Isesi in Egypt’s Fifth Dynasty. He is best known as the author of The Maxims of Ptahhotep, one of the earliest works of Egyptian wisdom literature, intended to instruct young men in proper conduct and ethical behavior.
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- Born
- 2450-00-00
- Died
- 2400-00-00
- Works
- 6
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- Listeners
- 6
- Total plays
- 29
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Key facts
- Egyptian dignitary.Name
- Ptahhotep
- Egyptian dignitary.egyptian_name
- p:t-H-Htp:t*p-A1
- Egyptian dignitary.Image
- Statuevizir095.jpg
- Egyptian dignitary.Caption
- Ptahhotep with two different wigs - Imhotep Museum in Saqqara
- Egyptian dignitary.Style
- Vizier of Egypt
- Egyptian dignitary.Tenure
- 2400 BC
- Egyptian dignitary.Pharaoh
- Isesi
- Egyptian dignitary.Burial
- Mastaba D62, Saqqara, Egypt
- Egyptian dignitary.Wife
- Khamerernebty
- Egyptian dignitary.Children
- Akhethetep
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Key dates
- Born
- 2450 BCE
- Died
- 2400 BCE
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Ancient Egypt
- Occupation
- philosopher
- Notable work
- The Maxims of Ptahhotep
- Image
- Ptahhotep-Khamerernebty.jpg
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7 sectionsContents
- Life
- Mastaba
- ''The Maxims of Ptahhotep''
- Possible deification
- References
- Bibliography
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Ptahhotep ( "Peace of Ptah"; ), sometimes referred to as Ptahhotep I or Ptahhotpe, was a vizier during the reign of Djedkare Isesi in Egypt’s Fifth Dynasty. He is best known as the author of The Maxims of Ptahhotep, one of the earliest works of Egyptian wisdom literature, intended to instruct young men in proper conduct and ethical behavior.
Ptahhotep held the highest administrative office under the pharaoh, but his legacy extends beyond politics. He is regarded as one of the earliest recorded philosophers, whose teachings emphasized humility, justice, restraint in speech, and respect for social order (Maat). His writings were addressed initially to his son, Akhethetep, and later copied by scribes for centuries, ensuring their influence on Egyptian thought.