Queens & Consorts of 21st Dynasty Egypt: Tentamun, Wife of Smendes (r. 1077-1051 BC)

Tentamun, an Egyptian queen of the 21st Dynasty, was the wife of Smendes (r. 1077-1051 BC).  She was likely the daughter of Ramesses XI and Tentamun.

Tentamun’s siblings were Duathathor-Henuttawy, Nodjmet, and Ramesses XII.

Tentamun’s father, Ramesses XI (r. 1106-1077 BC), was the son of Ramesses X.

Tentamun’s mother, Tentamun, was the daughter of Nebseni.

Tentamun's paternal grandfather was Ramesses X (r. 1110-1106 BC).

Tentamun’s maternal grandfather was Nebseni.

Tentamun was likely the mother of Amenemnisu.

Her husband, Smendes, was likely the son of Hrere.

Smendes was succeeded by Amenemnisu (r. 1051-1047 BC), who was then succeeded by Psusennes I (r. 1047-1001 BC).

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