Akhenaten is one possible father of Tutankhamen. He was originally known as Amenhotep IV, but is better remembered as Akhenaten, the 'heretic' pharaoh. He created a new capital at Amarna.
Akhenaten Biography
Link to a simple biography of Akhenaten's life story, his children and his spouse, Nefertiti.
http://www.biographybase.com/biography/Akhenaten.html
Timeline
http://www.virtual-egypt.com/newhtml/special/amarna/akhtable.htm
Who was Akhenaten and what did he accomplish?(1 Answer)
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Amenhotep IV, who changed his name to Akhenaten because it meant beneficial to Aton, made very radical changes to Egypt. He was very much disliked by the priest ...
who was the pharaoh before akhenaten
(1 Answer)
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It was Akenaten's father, Amenhotep III. He ruled for 40 years along with his wife Tiy.
How did Akhenaten rule Egypt?(2 Answers)
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He brought the cult of the sun disc also known as Aten and said that the entire country would worship him. He claimed that only he could converse ...
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Fast Facts
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Born
Uncertain, possibly around 1352BC
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Birth place
Egypt
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Died
Around 1330 BC
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Occupation
Pharaoh
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Spouse
Nefertiti
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Children
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Alma mater
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