AHMOSE




AHMOSE (fl. 1560–1500 BC). Military officer. Son of Baba, a soldier
of King Seqenenre Tao, and his wife Ebana, from whose name her

son is generally known as Ahmose, son of Ebana. He was the owner
of a tomb at Elkab, which contains a major autobiographical inscription
describing his exploits in the wars against the Hyksos. Ahmose
was present at the siege of Avaris and later took part in campaigns
in Palestine, Syria, and Nubia under Ahmose I, Amenhotep
I, and Thutmose I. See also WARFARE.

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