Pepi II

Egyptian pharaoh of the Sixth dynasty for the Old Kingdom
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Pepi II

Summary

Pepi II is a human[1]. He was born on 2300 BC[2]. He died on 2180 BC[3]. He worked as a statesperson[4]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5]

Key Facts

  • Pepi II was born on 2300 BC[2].
  • Pepi II died on 2180 BC[3].
  • Pepi II is buried at Saqqara[6].
  • Pepi II's father was Merenre Nemtyemsaf I[7].
  • Pepi II's mother was Ankhesenpepi II[8].
  • Among Pepi II's spouses was Anchenespepi IV.[9].
  • Pepi II was married to Iput II[10].
  • Among Pepi II's spouses was Ankhesenpepi III[11].
  • Among Pepi II's spouses was Udjebten[12].
  • Among Pepi II's spouses was Neith[13].
  • Pepi II was married to Behenu[14].
  • A child of Pepi II was Nitocris[15].
  • A child of Pepi II was Merenre Nemtyemsaf II[16].
  • A child of Pepi II was Nebkauhor[17].
  • A child of Pepi II was Ptahshepses[18].
  • Pepi II held citizenship in Ancient Egypt[19].
  • Pepi II held citizenship in Old Kingdom of Egypt[20].
  • Pepi II worked as a statesperson[4].
  • Pepi II held the position of pharaoh[21].
  • Pepi II is recorded as male[22].
  • Pepi II's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Pepi II's family is recorded as Sixth Dynasty of Egypt[24].
  • Pepi II's noble title is recorded as pharaoh[25].
  • Pepi II's Commons category is recorded as Pepi II[26].
  • Pepi II's given name is recorded as Pepi[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Pepi II was born on 2300 BC[2]. His father was Merenre Nemtyemsaf I[7]. His mother was Ankhesenpepi II[8].

Career and Affiliations

Pepi II worked as a statesperson[4]. He held the position of pharaoh[21].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anchenespepi IV.[9], a politician[28], b. -2300[29]; Iput II[10], a politician[30], -2300–-2200[31]; Ankhesenpepi III[11], a politician[32], b. -2250[33]; Udjebten[12], a politician[34], b. -2400[35]; Neith[13], a politician[36], -2277–-2183[37]; and Behenu[14], a politician[38], b. -2400[39]. Children include Nitocris[15], a statesperson[40], -2250–-2192[41]; Merenre Nemtyemsaf II[16], a sovereign[42], -2300–-2200[43], of Ancient Egypt[44]; Nebkauhor[17], b. -2300[45]; and Ptahshepses[18], b. -2300[46].

Death and Burial

Pepi II died on 2180 BC[3]. Burial took place at Saqqara[6].

Why It Matters

Pepi II has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Who were Pepi II's parents?

Pepi II's father was Merenre Nemtyemsaf I[7]. Pepi II's mother was Ankhesenpepi II[8].

Who was Pepi II married to?

Pepi II's spouses include Anchenespepi IV.[9], Iput II[10], Ankhesenpepi III[11], and Udjebten[12].

What did Pepi II do for work?

Pepi II worked as statesperson[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [22] . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . Lexikon der Pharaonen. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [2] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 27d ago · Zumalabe · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Subject has role centenarian
    Sibling Iput II, Merenre Nemtyemsaf I
    Occupation statesperson
    Family Sixth Dynasty of Egypt
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