Tausret (c. 1191-1189 BC) was the Great Royal Wife of Seti II (c. 1203-1197 BC), and the last known ruler of the 19th Dynasty of Egypt. Her lineage is unknown.
After Seti II's death, Tausret became regent to his heir Siptah (c. 1197-1191 BC), whose mother is often identified as Sutailja.
When Siptah died, Tausret officially assumed the throne for herself.
Tausret's reign ended in a civil war, documented in the Elephantine Stele of her successor Setnakhte (r. 1189-1186 BC), who became the founder of the 20th dynasty.
Her husband, Seti II, was the son of Merneptah (c. 1213-1203 BC) and Isetnofret II. He ruled over parts of Egypt concurrently with Amenmesse (c. 1201-1198 BC) for a few years, who seized control over Thebes and Nubia in Upper Egypt.
Seti II was succeeded by Amenmesse (c. 1201-1198 BC), who was then succeeded by Siptah (c. 1197-1191 BC).
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