Wennefer (vizier)

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Wennefer was an ancient Egyptian vizier of the 20th dynasty who lived under King ( Pharaoh ) Ramses XI. officiated. The vizier was the highest state office in ancient Egypt after the king. Wennefer was the son of a vizier, probably from Ramses-Monthherhatef. He is in the Maat Temple in Karnak behind Ramses XI. depicted who sacrifices the mate . Wennefer's father is mentioned here, but his name has not been fully preserved. Wennefer may also be mentioned on a papyrus dated to the ruler's year 18. However, this could also be another vizier of the same name.

literature

  • Guido Dresbach: On the administration in the 20th dynasty: the vizier (= royalty, state and society of early high cultures. Vol. 9) Harrassowitz, Wiesbaden 2012, ISBN 978-3-447-06656-3 , p. 95.
personal data
SURNAME Wennefer
BRIEF DESCRIPTION ancient Egyptian vizier of the 20th dynasty
DATE OF BIRTH 11th century BC Chr.
DATE OF DEATH 11th century BC Chr.