Djedefre

Djedefre (also known as Djedefra and Radjedef) was an ancient Egyptian king (pharaoh) of 4th dynasty during the Old Kingdom. He is well known under his Hellenized name form Ratoises (by Manetho). Djedefre was the son and immediate throne successor of Khufu, his mother is not known for sure. He was the king who introduced the royal title Sa-Rê (meaning “Son of Ra”) and who as the first connected his cartouche name with the sun god Ra.