She was Egypt's second confirmed woman who ruled in her own right, the first being Sobekneferu/Neferusobek in the Twelfth Dynasty. Hatshepsut was the daughter of Thutmose I …

Nov 8, 2025 · Hatshepsut was a female king of Egypt (reigned in her own right c. 1473–58 BCE) who attained unprecedented power for a woman, adopting the full titles and regalia of a pharaoh.

Oct 19, 2016 · Hatshepsut (reigned 1479 to 1458 BCE) was the first female ruler of ancient Egypt to reign as a male with the full authority of pharaoh. Her name means "Foremost of Noble …

Considered by some scholars to be history's first woman of importance, Hatshepsut ascended to the status of pharaoh in the very male-dominated ancient Egypt, and her ascension was even …

Queen Hatshepsut, one of ancient Egypt’s most remarkable and enigmatic rulers, ascended to the throne during the 18th Dynasty, around 1479 BCE. As the daughter of Pharaoh Thutmose I …

May 26, 2024 · Today, Hatshepsut is celebrated as one of the greatest pharaohs in Egyptian history, and certainly the most successful female ruler. Her reign, lasting around 20 years, was …

Aug 2, 2025 · Hatshepsut was one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful female pharaohs, known for her prosperous reign and impressive architectural achievements

For many years, Hatshepsut (ca 1508– 1458 B.C.) appeared content with the traditional female role of supporting player among Egypt’s royals. She was the daughter of one pharaoh …

Oct 27, 2022 · By far the most successful woman to rule ancient Egypt as pharaoh, Hatshepsut (c.1507-1458 BC) was only the third woman to reign as female ‘king’ of Egypt in 3,000 years …

Dec 16, 2009 · Hatshepsut, daughter of King Thutmose I, became queen of Egypt when she married her half-brother, Thutmose II, around the age of 12.