Khufu
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Khufu
Summary
Khufu is a human[1]. He was born on 2700 BC[2]. He died on 2566 BC[3]. He worked as a statesperson[4] and pharaoh[5]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,956 views/month, #6,123 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Khufu was born on 2700 BC[2].
- Khufu died on 2566 BC[3].
- Khufu is buried at Great Pyramid of Giza[7].
- Khufu's father was Sneferu[8].
- Khufu's mother was Hetepheres I[9].
- Khufu was married to Khamerernebty I[10].
- Khufu was married to Henutsen[11].
- Khufu was married to Meritites I[12].
- A child of Khufu was Djedefhor[13].
- A child of Khufu was Hetepheres II[14].
- A child of Khufu was Djedefre[15].
- A child of Khufu was Khafra[16].
- A child of Khufu was Horbaef[17].
- A child of Khufu was Meresankh II[18].
- Khufu held citizenship in Ancient Egypt[19].
- Khufu held citizenship in Old Kingdom of Egypt[20].
- Khufu worked as a statesperson[4].
- Khufu worked as a pharaoh[5].
- Khufu held the position of pharaoh[21].
- Khufu held the position of pharaohs of Fourth Dynasty of Egypt[22].
- Khufu held the position of pharaohs of old Kingdown of Egypt[23].
- Khufu is recorded as male[24].
- Khufu's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Khufu's family is recorded as Fourth Dynasty of Egypt[26].
- Khufu's noble title is recorded as pharaoh[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Khufu was born on 2700 BC[2]. His father was Sneferu[8]. His mother was Hetepheres I[9].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include statesperson[4] and pharaoh[5]. Positions held include pharaoh[21], a noble title[28], in Ancient Egypt[29]; pharaohs of Fourth Dynasty of Egypt[22]; and pharaohs of old Kingdown of Egypt[23].
Personal Life
Spouses include Khamerernebty I[10], a politician[30], -2600–-2600[31]; Henutsen[11], a politician[32], -2700–-2600[33]; and Meritites I[12], a politician[34], -2700–-2600[35]. Children include Djedefhor[13], a prince[36], -2600–-2600[37], of Ancient Egypt[38]; Hetepheres II[14], a politician[39], -2600–-2560[40], of Ancient Egypt[41]; Djedefre[15], a pharaohs of Fourth Dynasty of Egypt[42]; Khafra[16], a sovereign[43], -2612–-2530[44], of Ancient Egypt[45]; Horbaef[17], a prince[46], -2001–-2600[47]; and Meresankh II[18], a politician[48], -2001–-2600[49].
Death and Burial
Khufu died on 2566 BC[3]. He is buried at Great Pyramid of Giza[7].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Khufu include Oriental rat flea[50], a taxon[51]; 3362 he[52], a potentially hazardous asteroid[53]; and Khufu Peak[54], a mountain[55].
Why It Matters
Khufu ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,956 views/month, #6,123 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 96 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
Entities named for him include Oriental rat flea[50], a taxon[51]; 3362 he[52], a potentially hazardous asteroid[53]; and Khufu Peak[54], a mountain[55].
FAQs
Who were Khufu's parents?
Khufu's father was Sneferu[8]. Khufu's mother was Hetepheres I[9].
Who was Khufu married to?
Khufu's spouses include Khamerernebty I[10], Henutsen[11], and Meritites I[12].