List of Ancient Egyptians - P

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Name Main Title Dynasty Date Comment
Paanchi Pharaoh 25th dynasty see Piye
Pabasa Chief Steward 26th dynasty fl. c. mid-7th century BC Chief Steward to the Divine Adoratrice of Amun, Nitocris I.
Pageti Princess 4th dynasty fl. c. 26th century BC A daughter of Nefermaat, the eldest son of pharaoh Sneferu and Itet.
Pahemnetjer High Priest of Ptah 19th dynasty fl. c. mid-13th century BC A High Priest of Ptah during the reign of Ramesses II. Pahemnetjer succeeded Huy as High Priest of Ptah.
Pami Usermaatre Setepenre Pharaoh 22nd dynasty fl. c. mid-8th century BC He reigned c. 785 BC – c. 778 BC, and was a member of the Meshwesh Libyans then ruling the country.
Panehesy (I) Chief servitor of the Aten 18th dynasty fl. c. 14th century BC High Priest of the Aten in the temple of Aten in Akhetaten during the reign of Akhenaten.
Panehesy (II) Prophet of Amenhotep (I) of the Forecourt 19th dynasty fl. c. 13th century BC He served during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II.
Panehesy Vizier 19th dynasty fl. c. late-13th century BC He served during the reign of Pharaoh Merenptah.
Paraemheb Vizier 19th dynasty fl. c. late-13th century BC A vizier of Egypt during the reigns of the pharaohs Amenmesse and Seti II. Also known as Pre'em'hab.
Pareherwenemef Prince 19th dynasty fl. c. mid-13th century BC He was a son of pharaoh Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari.
Pareherwenemef Prince 20th dynasty fl. c. early-12th century BC A son of pharaoh Ramesses III.
Parennefer called Wennefer High Priest of Amun 18th dynasty fl. c. mid to late-14th century BC High Priest of Amun during the reigns of the 18th dynasty pharaohs Tutankhamen and Horemheb.
Parennefer Royal Butler 18th dynasty fl. c. mid-14th century BC Pharaoh Akhenaten's close adviser both before and after Akhenaten came to the throne.
Paser I Viceroy of Kush 18th dynasty fl. c. 14th century BC Paser I likely served during the reigns of Ay and Horemheb
Paser Vizier 19th dynasty fl. c. early to mid-13th century BC Vizier during the reigns of pharaohs Seti I and Ramesses II. Later he became a High Priest of Amun.
Paser II Viceroy of Kush 19th dynasty fl. c. 13th century BC Paser II was the son of the High Priest of Min and Isis named Minmose. He was a King's son of Kush, overseer of the Southern Lands, and king's scribe.
Pashedu Artisan 19th dynasty fl. c. 13th century BC Lived in Deir el-Medina on the west bank of the Nile, opposite Thebes, during the reign of Seti I.
Patareshnes Queen 22nd dynasty fl. c. mid-10th century BC Wife of pharaoh Sheshonk I. Her name is sometimes written as Patoreshnes or Penreshnes.
Paweraa Mayor of Western Thebes 20th dynasty fl. c. 11th century BC Mayor of Western Thebes during a series of tomb robberies that occurred in the Valley of the Kings during the late New Kingdom.
Pawura Chief of the Archers 18th dynasty fl. c. 14th century BC An Egyptian official mentioned in the Amarna letters. He is referred to as an Egyptian "archer–commander" and an "irpi–official".
Pebatjma Nubian Queen fl. c. 8th century BC Wife of King Kashta and mother of King Piye (possibly), King Shabaka, God's Wife Amenirdis I, Queens Khensa and Peksater.
Pebekkamen Chief of the Chamber 20th dynasty fl. c. early-12th century BC One of the key conspirators in the Harem conspiracy, a plot to overthrow Pharaoh Ramesses III. Pebekkamen had served as chief of the chamber to Ramesses. Following his trial, Pebekkamen was executed.
Pediamenopet Priest 25th and 26th dynasty fl. c. late 8th century BC A librarian, archivist and Chief Lector Priest during the Egyptian 25th and 26th dynasties who amassed enough wealth to build a labyrinthine tomb covered with frescoes and hieroglyphics.
Pediese Local Ruler Third Intermediate Period fl. c. late 8th century BC Pediese, married to the great-great-granddaughter of Shoshenq III, was one of a number of princes ruling Lower Egypt. He was of Libyan descent, a chief of the Ma. He ruled from Athribis.
Pediese, chief of the Ma High Priest of Ptah Third Intermediate Period fl. c. late 8th century BC Involved in the replacement of an Apis bull which had died in the 28th year of the reign of Shoshenq III.
Petiese Administrator Persian Occupation, 26th dynasty fl. c. 7th century BC Petiese I, son of Ireturu, administered Upper Egypt. In 651 BCE he had his priestly offices confirmed by Psamtik I.
Pedubast I Pharaoh 23rd dynasty fl. c. late-9th century BC A king of Libyan ancestry (reigned c. 829 BC – c. 804 BC) . He was the main opponent to the 23rd dynasty Upper Egyptian pharaohs Takelot II and Osorkon III during a protracted civil war between these two competing sides.
Pedubast II Pharaoh 22nd dynasty fl. c. mid-8th century BC A pharaoh of Lower Egypt (reigned c. 740 BC – c. 730 BC) associated with the 22nd dynasty. He was a possible son and successor to Shoshenq V.
Peksater Queen 25th dynasty fl. c. mid-8th century BC She was a daughter of King Kashta and Queen Pebatjma and a wife of the pharaoh, Piye.
Penebui Queen 1st dynasty fl. c. 31st century BC Wife of King Djer.
Pennesuttawy General 19th dynasty fl. c. late-14th century BC A general and superintendent of the Southern Lands (Kush) at the beginning of the 19th dynasty of Egypt. Pennesuttawy was a brother of the High Priest of Amun, Parennefer.
Pensekhmet Vizier 19th dynasty fl. c. late-13th century BC He served during the reign of the 19th dynasty pharaoh Merenptah.
Pentawer(et) Prince 19th dynasty fl. c. early-12th century BC A son of Pharaoh Ramesses III and Queen Tiye. He was to be the beneficiary of a "harem conspiracy" planned by his mother to assassinate the pharaoh. The plot failed and Pentawer was forced to commit suicide.
Penthu Physician, Chamberlain 18th dynasty fl. c. mid-14th century BC The seal-bearer of the king, king's scribe, chief of physicians and chamberlain to the 18th dynasty pharaoh Akhenaten.
Pentu Vizier 18th dynasty fl. c. mid-14th century BC Vizier of Egypt during the reign of pharaoh Tutankhamun. Also written as Pentju.
Pepi I Meryre Pharaoh 6th dynasty reigned c. 2332 BC – c. 2283 BC Pepi I's long reign was marked by an aggressive expansion into Nubia and the spread of trade to far-flung areas such as Lebanon and the Somalian coast, but also the growing power of the nomarchs.
Pepi II Neferkare Pharaoh 6th dynasty reigned c. 2278 BC – c. 2184 BC He was the son of Merenre and Ankhesenpepi II. His lengthy reign was marked by a sharp decline of the Old Kingdom as the power of the nomarchs grew.
Pepi III Pharaoh 16th dynasty The seventh pharaoh of the Hyksos Sixteenth dynasty of Egypt.
Perneb Prince 2nd dynasty fl. c. 28th century BC He was a son of the 2nd dynasty pharaoh Hotepsekhemwy.
Persenet Queen 4th dynasty fl. c. 26th century BC She may have been a daughter of King Khufu and a wife of King Khafra.
Peseshet (Female) physician 4th dynasty fl. c. 26th century BC Her title was "lady overseer of the female physicians,"but whether she was a physician herself is uncertain. She had a son, Akhethetep, in whose mastaba at Giza her personal stela was found.
Petubastis III Pharaoh Persian Occupation fl. late 6th century BC An Egyptian ruler who revolted against Persian rule under the satrap Aryandes. He was probably a member of the old royal Saitic line, who attempted to seize power around 522 BC. Aryandes probably quelled the rebellion.(or Seheruibre Padibastet)
Piankh High Priest of Amun 21st dynasty fl. c. mid-11th century BC High Priest of Amun who led an army against Pinehesy, viceroy of Kush, who had conquered large parts of Upper Egypt and succeeded in driving him back into Nubia.
Pihuri Commissioner 18th dynasty fl. c. mid-14th century BC An Egyptian commissioner in the "Land of Retenu" (Canaan) mentioned in the Amarna letters. He probably served under pharaohs Amenhotep III and Akhenaten. His name is sometimes written as Pakhura.
Pimay Prince 22nd dynasty fl. c. late-9th century BC Son of king Sheshonk III. He served as a 'Great Chief of the Ma' during his father's reign.
Pinedjem I High Priest of Amun 21st dynasty fl. c. mid-11th century BC High Priest of Amun at Thebes in Egypt and the de facto ruler of Middle and Upper Egypt from 1054 BC. He asserted his virtual independence from the 21st dynasty based at Tanis. He married Duathathor-Henuttawy, a daughter of Ramesses XI.
Pinedjem II High Priest of Amun 21st dynasty fl. c. early-10th century BC High Priest of Amun at Thebes in Egypt and the de facto ruler of the south of the country. He married his sister Isetemkheb and his niece Nesikhons, the daughter of his brother Smendes II.
Pinehesy Viceroy of Kush 20th dynasty fl. c. early-11th century BC Served during the reign of pharaoh Ramesses XI. Pinehesy extended his influence over much of the south of Egypt defying Ramesses XI. However, the High Priest of Amun, Herihor, was able to drive Pinehesy back into Nubia. Also known as Panehesy or Panehasy.
Pipi High Priest of Ptah 21st dynasty fl. c. mid-11th century BC High Priest of Ptah, a contemporary of Pharaoh Psusennes I. He was the father of the High Priest of Ptah Harsiese.
Piye (or Piankhi the Nubian) Pharaoh 25th dynasty reigned c. 752 BC – c. 721 BC A Kushite king and founder of the 25th dynasty of Egypt who ruled from the city of Napata. As ruler of Nubia and Upper Egypt, Piye took advantage of the squabbling of Egypt's rulers to expand Nubia's power beyond Thebes into Lower Egypt receiving the submission of the kings of the Nile Delta.
Pothinus Regent Ptolemaic fl. mid-1st century BC An official under Pharaoh Ptolemy XII. When Ptolemy XII died in 51 BC, as his son Ptolemy XIII was under age, Pothinus was appointed as his regent. Pothinus used his influence to turn Ptolemy XIII against Cleopatra VII. In the resultant civil war, Cleopatra VII and Julius Caesar prevailed and Pothinus was executed in 47 BC.
Prehotep I Vizier 19th dynasty fl. c. mid-13th century BC Vizier during the latter part of the reign of pharaoh Ramesses II. Also known as Rahotep, Parahotep, Parehotp.
Prehotep II Vizier 19th dynasty fl. c. mid-13th century BC Vizier during the latter part of the reign of pharaoh Ramesses II. Parahotep was the son of the High Priest of Ptah Pahemnetjer. Also known as Rahotep, Parahotep, Parehotp.
Psammuthes Pharaoh 29th dynasty fl. c. early-4th century BC Upon the death of Nepherites I, two rival factions fought for the throne: one supported Muthis son of Nefaarud, and the other supported an usurper named Psammuthes. Both men were eventually defeated by a general named Hakor.
Psamtik I Wahibre Pharaoh 26th dynasty reigned c. 664 BC – c. 610 BC Psamtik managed to unite all of Egypt and free the country from Assyrian and Nubian control within the first ten years of his reign. (or Psammeticus or Psammetichus)
Psamtik II Pharaoh 26th dynasty reigned c. 595 BC – c. 589 BC In 592 BC, Psamtik II marched deep into Nubia and inflicted a heavy defeat on the kingdom of Kush.(or Psammetichus or Psammeticus)
Psamtik III Pharaoh 26th dynasty reigned c. 526 BC – c. 525 BC The last pharaoh of the 26th dynasty of Egypt. Psamtik had ruled Egypt for only six months before the Persian invasion led by King Cambyses II. Psamtik was defeated at Pelusium and later executed by the Persians.(or Psammetichus or Psammeticus)
Psusennes I Pharaoh 21st dynasty reigned c. 1047 BC – c. 1001 BC He was the son of Pinedjem I and Henuttawy, a daughter of Ramesses XI. He married his sister Mutnedjmet.(or Psibkhanno or Hor-Pasebakhaenniut I)
Psusennes II Titkheperure Pharaoh 21st dynasty reigned c. 967 BC – c. 943 BC The last king of the 21st dynasty of Egypt. He was a High Priest of Amun at Thebes and the son of Pinedjem II and Istemkheb.(or Tyetkheperre Psusennes II or Hor-Pasebakhaenniut II)
Psusennes III High Priest of Amun 21st dynasty fl. c. mid-10th century BC A High Priest of Amun at Thebes towards the end of the 21st Dynasty of Egypt.
Ptahhotep Vizier 5th dynasty fl. c. 24th century BC He was the city administrator and vizier during the reign of Djedkare Isesi. He is credited with authoring "The Instruction of Ptahhotep", which was meant to instruct young men in appropriate behaviour.
Ptahmose High Priest of Ptah 18th dynasty fl. c. late-15th century BC He served under pharaohs Thutmose IV and Amenhotep III. Ptahmose also held the titles of count and governor, and Sem-priest.
Ptahmose Vizier 18th dynasty fl. c. early-14th century BC High Priest of Amun and vizier of southern Egypt under the 18th dynasty pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Ptahshepses Vizier 5th dynasty fl. c. 25th century BC The vizier and son-in-law of king Niuserre. His mastaba complex in Abusir is considered by many to be the most extensive and architecturally unique non-royal tomb of the Old Kingdom.
Ptolemy Apion Prince Ptolemaic c. 150 BC – 96 BC The last Greek Cyrenaean King (reigned 116 BC – 96 BC) and was a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty. He was a son of Pharaoh Ptolemy VIII Physcon of Egypt. When Ptolemy VIII died, Ptolemy Apion inherited Cyrenaica and became its king.
Ptolemy Eupator Prince Ptolemaic c. 165 BC – c. 152 BC The son of Ptolemy VI Philometor and Cleopatra II and, for a short time before his death, reigned as co-ruler with his father.
Ptolemy Keraunos Prince Ptolemaic c. 325 BC – 279 BC King of Macedon (reigned 281 BC – 279 BC). He was the eldest son of Ptolemy I Soter and Eurydice. Keraunos was killed during a battle against the Gauls of Bolgius.
Ptolemy of Mauretania (or Ptolemaeus) Prince Ptolemaic 1 BC – 40 AD The last king of Mauretania (reigned 23 AD-40 AD). Ptolemy was the son of King Juba II and Queen Cleopatra Selene II. With the support of Roman forces, Ptolemy was able to end Berber revolts by 24 AD. In 40 AD, Caligula invited Ptolemy to Rome where he was killed on Caligula's orders.
Ptolemy Philadelphus Prince Ptolemaic 36 BC – c. 29 BC Son of Cleopatra VII and Mark Antony. In 34 BC, at the Donations of Alexandria, Ptolemy was made ruler of Syria, Phoenicia and Cilicia. Octavian took Ptolemy and his siblings to Rome to be paraded in his military triumph.
Ptolemy I Soter I (Ptolemy the Savior) Pharaoh Ptolemaic c. 367 BC–c. 283 BC A Macedonian general under Alexander the Great, who became ruler of Egypt (reigned 323 BC–283 BC). In 305 BC he took the title of pharaoh. When Alexander died in 323 BC Ptolemy was appointed satrap of Egypt and in the wars that followed was able to securely hold Egypt.
Ptolemy II Philadelphus Pharaoh Ptolemaic 309 BC–246 BC He reigned 283 BC – 246 BC. He was the son of Ptolemy I Soter and Berenice. Ptolemy expanded the library in Alexandria and patronized scientific research. Although an enthusiast for Hellenic culture, he also adopted Egyptian religious concepts. Ptolemy's first marriage was to Arsinoë I, daughter of Lysimachus, and later he married his sister Arsinoë II.
Ptolemy III Euergetes Pharaoh Ptolemaic reigned 246 BC–222 BC He married Berenice of Cyrene. Following Ptolemy's eldest sister Berenice Phernophorus’ murder by the Seleucid rulers in Syria, Ptolemy III invaded Syria. His forces occupied Antioch and even reached Babylon. In exchange for peace in 241 BC, Ptolemy was awarded territories on the northern coast of Syria. Under his rule, the Ptolemaic kingdom reached the height of its power.
Ptolemy IV Philopator Pharaoh Ptolemaic reigned 221 BC–205 BC He was a son of Ptolemy III and Berenice II. During his reign, the decline of the Ptolemaic kingdom began. Ptolemy IV responded effectively to the attacks of Antiochus III on Coele-Syria and Judea and his victory at Raphia (217 BC) secured the northern borders of the kingdom for the remainder of his reign. The native population of Upper Egypt revolted, creating a separate state for twenty years.
Ptolemy V Epiphanes Pharaoh Ptolemaic 209 BC – 181 BC A son of Ptolemy IV and Arsinoe III and a king of the Ptolemaic dynasty (reigned 204 BC–181 BC). Ptolemy IV's favourites, Agathocles and Sosibius, became Ptolemy V's regents. In 202 BC, a general, Tlepolemus, revolted and killed the two regents. During his reign lands in Caria, Thrace, Coele-Syria, including Judea, were lost. However, Upper Egypt was brought back under Ptolemaic control.
Ptolemy VI Philometor Pharaoh Ptolemaic 186 BC–145 BC In 170 BC, Antiochus IV invaded Egypt twice retaining Ptolemy VI as a puppet king. In 164 BC, he was driven off the throne by Ptolemy VIII, but was quickly restored by the Alexandrians after which he ruled uneasily, cruelly suppressing frequent rebellions and facing a growing Roman interference. Ptolemy VI was killed in the Battle of Antioch.
Ptolemy VII Neos Philopator Pharaoh Ptolemaic fl. c. mid-2nd century BC He was possibly the son of Ptolemy VI and Cleopatra II and reigned briefly with his father in 145 BC, and for a short time after that, but was murdered by his uncle, Ptolemy VIII, who succeeded him.
Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II Physcon Pharaoh Ptolemaic c. 182 BC–116 BC He reigned 170 BC – 163 BC, 145 BC – 131 BC, and 127 BC – 116 BC. In 170 BC Antiochus IV invaded Egypt and captured Ptolemy VI and let him rule as a puppet monarch. But the Alexandrians chose Ptolemy VIII as king. While Ptolemy VI went to Rome to gain support, Ptolemy VIII's ruled, but was unpopular. So in 163 BC, Ptolemy VI returned to rule Egypt while Ptolemy VIII ruled Cyrenaica. When Ptolemy VI died, Ptolemy VIII took the throne. In 131 BC, the people of Alexandria rioted and Ptolemy VIII escaped to Cyprus until he regained power in 127 BC.
Ptolemy IX Soter II Lathyros Pharaoh Ptolemaic c.142 BC – 81 BC He reigned 116 BC – 110 BC, 109 BC – 107 BC and 88 BC – 81 BC, with intervening periods ruled by his brother, Ptolemy X Alexander as their mother Cleopatra III played both brothers off against each other.
Ptolemy X Alexander Pharaoh Ptolemaic c.140 BC – 88 BC He reigned 110 BC – 109 BC and 107 BC – 88 BC with intervening periods ruled by his brother, Ptolemy IX as their mother Cleopatra III played both brothers off against each other.
Ptolemy XI Alexander II Pharaoh Ptolemaic fl. c. early-1st century BC He ruled Egypt for a few days in 80 BC. Ptolemy XI was a son of Ptolemy X Alexander and either Cleopatra Selene or Berenice III.
Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos Theos Philopator Theos Philadelphos Pharaoh Ptolemaic 117 BC–51 BC During his reign, Egypt lost Cyprus and Cyrenaica. Ptolemy XII attempted to secure his position through a pro-Roman policy, but the Egyptians rebelled against his high taxes. Ptolemy XII then fled to Rome and his daughter Berenice IV became queen of Egypt. Ptolemy XII was able to recover his throne in 55 BC with the support of Roman soldiers and mercenaries.
Ptolemy XIII Theos Philopator Pharaoh Ptolemaic c. 62 BC–47 BC He was a son of Ptolemy XII and succeeded his father in 51 BC as co-ruler with his wife and older sister Cleopatra VII. In 48 BC, Ptolemy XIII attempted to depose Cleopatra VII leading civil war in Egypt. Julius Caesar intervened, enabling Cleopatra VII to regain Egyptian throne and forcing Ptolemy XIII to flee the city. Ptolemy XIII drowned while attempting to cross the Nile.
Ptolemy XIV Pharaoh Ptolemaic c. 60 BC–44 BC He was a son of Ptolemy XII. Following the death of his older brother Ptolemy XIII, Ptolemy XIV ruled with his older sister, Cleopatra VII. Cleopatra also married her new co-ruler but continued as Julius Caesar's lover. When Caesar was murdered in Rome, Cleopatra poisoned Ptolemy XIV and replaced him with Ptolemy XV Caesarion, her son by Caesar.
Ptolemy XV Philopator Philometor Caesar Pharaoh Ptolemaic see Caesarion
Puimre Second prophet of Amun 18th dynasty fl. c. early-14th century BC Served during the reigns of Thutmose III and Hatshepsut.
Pyhia Princess 18th dynasty fl. c. early-14th century BC An Egyptian princess, a daughter of Thutmose IV. Her name is sometimes written as Pyihia or Petepihu.

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