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Name Main Title Dynasty Date Comment
Yanhamu Commissioner 18th dynasty fl. c. 14th century BC An Egyptian commissioner mentioned in the 1350-1335 BC Amarna letters correspondence. His name has also been read as Yenhamu, and Enhamu.
Yaqub-Har Pharaoh 15th dynasty fl. c. late-17th century BC He was a Hyksos ruler during Egypt's fragmented Second Intermediate Period. His name is sometimes written as Yakubher, or Yak-Baal.
Yuny Steward 19th dynasty fl. c. early to mid-13th century BC An official during the reign of pharaoh Ramesses II. He served as chief scribe of the court, the overseer of priests and royal steward. Yuni started building projects at Amara West and Aksha. His name is sometimes written as Iuny.
Yuya Master of the Horse 18th dynasty fl. c. early-14th century BC An Egyptian courtier of the 18th dynasty of Egypt. He was the King’s Lieutenant and Master of the Horse. He married Tjuyu who held high offices in governmental and religious hierarchies. Their daughter, Tiye, became queen to Amenhotep III. His name is sometimes written as Iouiya.

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