Ptahhotep

Ptahhotep
Vizier
Ptahhotep with two different wigs - Imhotep Museum in Saqqara
Dynasty5th Dynasty
PharaohDjedkare Isesi
WifeKhamerernebty
ChildrenAkhethotep
BurialA mastaba in Saqqara
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Ptahhotep
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Ptahhotep (Ancient Egyptian: ptḥ ḥtp "Peace of Ptah"), sometimes known as Ptahhotep I or Ptahhotpe, was an ancient Egyptian vizier during the late 25th century BC and early 24th century BC Fifth Dynasty of Egypt. He is credited with authoring The Maxims of Ptahhotep, an early piece of Egyptian "wisdom literature" meant to instruct young men in appropriate behavior.