Thutmose III (also known as Tuthmosis III, r. 1458-1425 BCE) was the 6th king of Egypt's 18th Dynasty, one of the greatest military leaders in antiquity, and among the most effective and impressive monarchs in Egypt's history. His throne name, Thutmose, means 'Thoth is Born', while his birth name, Menkhperre, means 'Eternal are the Manifestations of Ra'.
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1479 BCEFollowing the death of Thutmosis II, Hatshepsut becomes regent for his son Thutmose III.
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1479 BCE - 1458 BCEReign of Queen Hatshepsut as Pharaoh of Egypt.
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c. 1458 BCEKadesh and Megiddo lead a Canaanite alliance against the Egyptian invasion by Thutmose III.
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1458 BCE - 1425 BCEReign of Thutmose III in Egypt.
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c. 1457 BCEBattle of Megiddo: Thutmose III of Egypt defeats a coalition of Canaan, Kadesh, Mitanni, and Megiddo led by Durusha, king of Kadesh.
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16 Apr 1457 BCEThe Battle of Megiddo is fought between the Egyptian Empire under Pharaoh Thutmose III and a Canaanite coalition over territorial expansion by the Egyptians, resulting in a decisive victory for Thutmose III. It is considered the first battle in history recorded in detail.
