Egyptian pharaoh
Osorkon the Elder |
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Block-relief attributed to Osorkon the Elder |
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Reign | 992 – 986 BC |
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Predecessor | Amenemope |
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Successor | Siamun |
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Aakheperre Setepenre ˁȝ-ḫpr-rˁ-stp-n-rˁ Great is the manifestation of Ra, the chosen one of Ra
Aakheperre Setepenamun ˁȝ-ḫpr-rˁ-stp-n-Jmn Great is the manifestation of Ra, the chosen one of Amun
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Osorkon Meryamun Wsr.kn mrj Jmn Osorkon, beloved of Amun
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Children | possibly Karimala |
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Father | Shoshenq A |
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Mother | Mehtenweshkhet A |
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Died | 986 BC |
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Dynasty | 21st Dynasty |
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Aakheperre Setepenre Osorkon the Elder was the fifth king of the 21st Dynasty of Ancient Egypt and was the first Pharaoh of Meshwesh (Ancient Libyan) origin. He is also sometimes known as Osochor, following Manetho's Aegyptiaca.