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Setnakhte (Userkhaure)

Setnakhte (Userkhaure)

1186 BCE1184 BCE · New-Kingdom

Setnakhte (throne-name Userkhaure) founded Dynasty 20, restoring order after the chaotic end of Dynasty 19, as his own Elephantine Stele and the later Harris Papyrus relate. His account of restoring order is royal self-presentation. He reigned only a short time and was the father of Ramesses III.

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