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Also known as Psammetichos II, Psammetichus II, Psamtek II

3rd Egyptian pharaoh of the 26th dynasty

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Psamtik II was a male statesperson and pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. He was born in 700 BCE and died in 589 BCE. His father was Necho II, and his mother was Khedebneithirbinet I. He was the spouse of Takhuit and the father of Apries and Ankhnesneferibre.

He held the position of pharaoh during the Late Period of ancient Egypt, specifically within the Twenty-sixth Dynasty of Egypt. Psamtik II replaced Necho II in this role. He is described in sources including the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition.

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Type
Group
Country
JP
Active from
1982-12
Active to
1999-12-31

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Reign
595–589 BC
Predecessor
Necho II
Successor
Apries

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