One of the most accomplished Pharaohs of Egypt is the one and only Hatshepsut. By using her many good qualities, she rose to be king in a time when women did not typically hold power. She did many great things for her people, and she is remembered as one of the great and powerful kings of Egypt.
Hatshepsut was a very intelligent and ambitious woman. Because her husband, Pharaoh Thutmose II died during his reign, Hatshepsut’s stepson, Thutmose III was to take over; unfortunately, he was only an infant at the time of his father’s untimely demise. This meant that Hatshepsut would become a regent to an infant king, and she used that to her advantage. She knew no one could stop her if she wanted to crown herself king, so she did. When crowning
Hatshepsut was a very intelligent and ambitious woman. Because her husband, Pharaoh Thutmose II died during his reign, Hatshepsut’s stepson, Thutmose III was to take over; unfortunately, he was only an infant at the time of his father’s untimely demise. This meant that Hatshepsut would become a regent to an infant king, and she used that to her advantage. She knew no one could stop her if she wanted to crown herself king, so she did. When crowning