Seqenenres

Seqenenre is a name associated with several ancient Egyptian rulers, most notably Seqenenre Tao, who reigned during the Second Intermediate Period of Egypt. He is a significant figure for his role in initiating the war of liberation against the Hyksos, foreign rulers who occupied Lower Egypt. Seqenenre Tao's mummy, discovered in the Deir el-Bahari cache, bears wounds consistent with battle, suggesting he died in conflict. This evidence supports the narrative of a fierce struggle for Egyptian independence. His reign marked a turning point, paving the way for his successors, Kamose and Ahmose I, to ultimately expel the Hyksos and reunify Egypt. The name Seqenenre itself means "He whom Re loves." Other pharaohs bore this name, but Seqenenre Tao is the most historically prominent, remembered as a warrior king who fought for his country's sovereignty.