RELIGIOUS FIGURE

Amenirdis II

700 BC - 640 BC

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The ancient Nubian princess Amenirdis II, daughter of the Kushite pharaoh Taharqa of the 25th Dynasty, was adopted by Shepenupet II, daughter of Piye, to become Divine Adoratrice of Amun from around 650 BC to 640 BC during the 26th Dynasty. Amenirdis adopted Nitocris, daughter of Psamtik I, to become her successor. She may have been married to one of Taharqa's sons, king Atlanersa. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in 19 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 17 in 2024). Amenirdis II is the 2,694th most popular religious figure (down from 1,109th in 2024). (down from 877th in 2019)

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Among religious figures, Amenirdis II ranks 2,693 out of 3,187Before her are Ned Maddrell, Frederick Jagiellon, Philadelphus of Byzantium, Peter Okpaleke, and Jean-Paul Vesco. After her are Milman Parry, Pope Markianos of Alexandria, Polycarpus I of Byzantium, John Colet, Anselmo Lorenzo, Angelo Mai, and Ratramnus.

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Among people born in 700 BC, Amenirdis II ranks 37Before her are Sadyattes, Leon of Sparta, Aeropus I of Macedon, Myson of Chenae, Theagenes of Megara, and Lesches. After her are Aspelta, Arcesilaus II of Cyrene, Anlamani, and Senkamanisken. Among people deceased in 640 BC, Amenirdis II ranks 3Before her are Amon of Judah, and Teispes.

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