Psamtik II
3rd Egyptian pharaoh of the 26th dynasty
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Summary
Psamtik II was born on January 1, 700 BC[1]. He died on February 9, 589 BC[2]. He worked as a statesperson[3]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,026 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Father: Necho II[5]
- Mother: Khedebneithirbinet I[6]
- Spouse: Takhuit[7]
- Child: Apries[8], Ankhnesneferibre[9]
- Country of citizenship: Ancient Egypt[10]
- Position held: pharaoh[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Family: Twenty-sixth Dynasty of Egypt[13]
- Noble title: pharaoh[14]
- Commons category: Psammetichus II[15]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[16], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[17], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19]
- Replaces: Necho II[20]
- Time period: Ancient Egypt[21], Late Period of ancient Egypt[22], Twenty-sixth Dynasty of Egypt[23]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Psamtik II include Psammisia[24], a taxon[25].
Why It Matters
Psamtik II has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
Entities named for him include Psammisia[24], a taxon[25].
FAQs
Who were Psamtik II's parents?
Psamtik II's father was Necho II[5]. Psamtik II's mother was Khedebneithirbinet I[6].
Who was Psamtik II married to?
Psamtik II's spouses include Takhuit[7].
What did Psamtik II do for work?
Psamtik II worked as a statesperson[3].