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Ptahhotep

2450 BC - 2400 BC

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Ptahhotep (Ancient Egyptian: ptḥ ḥtp "Peace of Ptah"; (fl. c. 2400 BC), sometimes known as Ptahhotep I or Ptahhotpe, was an ancient Egyptian vizier during the late 25th century BC and early 24th century BC Fifth Dynasty of Egypt. He is credited with authoring The Maxims of Ptahhotep, an early piece of Egyptian "wisdom literature" or philosophy meant to instruct young men in appropriate behavior. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Ptahhotep is the 4,021st most popular politician (down from 3,329th in 2019). (down from 407th in 2019)

Ptahhotep is most famous for his maxims and advice on how to live a good life.

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Among politicians, Ptahhotep ranks 4,021 out of 19,576Before him are Palamedes, Carlos Saavedra Lamas, Leo I, King of Armenia, William II of Württemberg, Tancredo Neves, and Liu Bian. After him are Christian Michelsen, Gevherhan Sultan, Emperor Ōgimachi, Shapur III, Ramiro II of León, and Gotthard Kettler.

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Among people born in 2450 BC, Ptahhotep ranks 2Before him is Shepseskare.  Among people deceased in 2400 BC, Ptahhotep ranks 1After him are Kubaba, and Enshakushanna.

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