Imhotep
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Imhotep
Summary
Imhotep is a human[1]. His place of birth was Memphis[2]. He was born on January 1, 2800 BC[3]. He passed away in Ancient Egypt[4]. He died on January 1, 2700 BC[5]. He worked as an architect[6], engineer[7], astronomer[8], physician[9], and master builder[10]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,224 views/month, #5,791 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Memphis[2], Imhotep…
- Imhotep died in Ancient Egypt[4].
- Imhotep was born on January 1, 2800 BC[3].
- Imhotep died on January 1, 2700 BC[5].
- Imhotep's mother was Khereduankh[12].
- Imhotep held citizenship in Ancient Egypt[13].
- Imhotep's professions included architect[6].
- Imhotep's professions included engineer[7].
- Imhotep worked as an astronomer[8].
- Imhotep worked as a physician[9].
- Imhotep's professions included master builder[10].
- Imhotep's professions included writer[14].
- Imhotep held the position of sage[15].
- Imhotep is recorded as male[16].
- Imhotep's instance of is recorded as human[17].
- Imhotep's instance of is recorded as Ancient Egyptian deity[18].
- Imhotep's Commons category is recorded as Imhotep[19].
- Imhotep's Commons gallery is recorded as Imhotep[20].
- Imhotep's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of African Biography[21].
- Imhotep's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[22].
- Imhotep's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Egyptian[23].
- Imhotep's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[24].
- Imhotep's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[25].
Body
Origins and Family
Imhotep was born in Memphis[2]. He was born on January 1, 2800 BC[3]. His mother was Khereduankh[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include architect[6], engineer[7], astronomer[8], physician[9], master builder[10], and writer[14]. Imhotep held the position of sage[15].
Death and Burial
Imhotep died on January 1, 2700 BC[5]. He died in Ancient Egypt[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Imhotep include he[26], an impact crater[27] and Mount Imhotep[28], a mountain[29].
Why It Matters
Imhotep ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,224 views/month, #5,791 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
Entities named for him include he[26], an impact crater[27] and Mount Imhotep[28], a mountain[29].
FAQs
Where was Imhotep born?
Imhotep was born in Memphis[2].
Where did Imhotep die?
Imhotep passed away in Ancient Egypt[4].
Who were Imhotep's parents?
Imhotep's mother was Khereduankh[12].
What did Imhotep do for work?
Imhotep worked as architect[6], engineer[7], astronomer[8], physician[9], and master builder[10].