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Ramses II
A larger-than-life Ramses II towering over his prisoners and clutching them by the hair. Limestone bas-relief from Memphis, Egypt, 1290–24 bce; in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo.
Ramses II’s father was the pharaoh Seti I.12
Seti I was a successful military leader who reigned during the 19th dynasty of ancient Egypt. He appointed his son, Ramses II, as crown prince and coregent at a young age to ensure a smooth succession, allowing the future king to gain experience in both governance and military campaigns before assuming the throne.3142