Osorkon the Elder

Egyptian pharaoh of the 21st dynasty
Person human Q708389
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Summary

Osorkon the Elder was born on January 1, 1100 BC[1]. He died in 986 BC[2]. He worked as a sovereign[3].

Key Facts

  • Father: Shoshenq A[4]
  • Child: Karimala[5]
  • Country of citizenship: Ancient Egypt[6]
  • Position held: pharaoh[7]
  • Sex or gender: male[8]
  • Family: Twenty-first Dynasty of Egypt[9]
  • Noble title: pharaoh[10]
  • Follows: Amenemope[11]
  • Time period: Third Intermediate Period of Egypt[12], Twenty-first Dynasty of Egypt[13]
  • Sibling: Nimlot A[14]

FAQs

Who were Osorkon the Elder's parents?

Osorkon the Elder's father was Shoshenq A[4].

What did Osorkon the Elder do for work?

Osorkon the Elder worked as a sovereign[3].

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  1. 27d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Noble title → pharaoh
    Sibling → Nimlot A
    Father → Shoshenq A
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