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Scientists now think that Hatsheput died of cancer caused by using an ointment for a chronic skin infection. Testing of some artifacts near her tomb showed traces of a carcinogenic substance.

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What is the name of a female Egyptian pharaoh?

Hatshepsut was the woman who ruled as Pharaoh of Egypt between 1473-1458 BC. (Cleopatra was Pharaoh but did not rule as a man)


Did Cleopatra pretend to be a man?

No, not Cleopatra. You are confusing Cleopatra with Hatshepsut, who had herself portrayed with a beard in order to emphasise her authority to rule.No, not Cleopatra. You are confusing Cleopatra with Hatshepsut, who had herself portrayed with a beard in order to emphasise her authority to rule.No, not Cleopatra. You are confusing Cleopatra with Hatshepsut, who had herself portrayed with a beard in order to emphasise her authority to rule.No, not Cleopatra. You are confusing Cleopatra with Hatshepsut, who had herself portrayed with a beard in order to emphasise her authority to rule.No, not Cleopatra. You are confusing Cleopatra with Hatshepsut, who had herself portrayed with a beard in order to emphasise her authority to rule.No, not Cleopatra. You are confusing Cleopatra with Hatshepsut, who had herself portrayed with a beard in order to emphasise her authority to rule.No, not Cleopatra. You are confusing Cleopatra with Hatshepsut, who had herself portrayed with a beard in order to emphasise her authority to rule.No, not Cleopatra. You are confusing Cleopatra with Hatshepsut, who had herself portrayed with a beard in order to emphasise her authority to rule.No, not Cleopatra. You are confusing Cleopatra with Hatshepsut, who had herself portrayed with a beard in order to emphasise her authority to rule.


Who were hatshepsut's parents?

Hatshepsut was the daughter of Thutmose I and his primary wife Ahmes. Her husband Thutmose II was the son of Thutmose I and a secondary wife named Mutneferet, who carried the title King's daughter and was probably a child of Ahmose I. Hatshepsut and Thutmose II had a daughter named Neferure. Thutmose II fathered Thutmose III with Iset, a secondary wife. Hatshepsut was the chief wife of Thutmose II, Thutmose III's father.


What was the name of the only female pharaoh?

hatshepsut was the first female pharoah. she put on a fake beard to show that she had power


Who is the most famous female pharaoh of ancient Egypt?

There appear to have been a number of female pharaohs, but the earliest actually known was Sobekneferu. Hatshepsut was another. And Egypt was also ruled by Cleopatra VII, of course. There are links below.