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Name | Main Title | Dynasty | Date | Comment |
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Osorkon the Elder | Pharaoh | 21st dynasty | fl. c. early-10th century BC | Osorkon Akheperre Setepenre reigned c. 992 BC – c. 986 BC, and was the first pharaoh of Libyan extraction to rule Egypt. He was the son of Shoshenq, the Great Chief of the Ma. |
Osorkon I | Pharaoh | 22nd dynasty | reigned c. 922 BC – c. 887 BC | He was the son of Sheshonk I and his chief consort, Karomat. Osorkon I's reign was long and prosperous and is known for many temple building projects. |
Osorkon II | Pharaoh | 22nd dynasty | reigned c. 872 BC – c. 837 BC | The son of Takelot I and Queen Kapes. He ruled Egypt from Tanis. After succeeding his father, he faced a revolt from his cousin, Harsiese, who controlled Thebes. However, Osorkon II was able to unite Egypt after Harsiese's death. Further names include 'Usermaatre Setepenamun. |
Osorkon III | Pharaoh | 23rd dynasty | reigned c. 798 BC – c. 769 BC | Usermaatre Setepenamun Si-Ese was a pharaoh of Upper Egypt based in Thebes. He was also a High Priest of Amun. He was a son of Takelot II and Queen Karomama II. During his reign, he defeated the rival forces of Sheshonk IV. |
Osorkon IV | Pharaoh | 22nd dynasty | fl. c. mid-8th century BC | A ruler of Lower Egypt who was based in Tanis and therefore one of the 22nd dynasty pharaoh Shoshenq V's successors. |
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