Intef I

AncientEmperorMiddle Kingdom Egypt-2110 — -2100

Sehertawy, Dynasty XI Theban ruler.

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Quick Facts

Born

2110 BCE

Died

2100 BCE

Country

Middle Kingdom Egypt

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)43

Legacy (20%)34

Leadership (15%)31

Strategy (15%)37

Total Score37.3

Intef I — Complete Timeline

2110 BC

Accession as Theban rulerPolitical Action◆ Major

Intef I succeeded Mentuhotep I as ruler of Thebes, taking the Horus name Sehertawy ('He who pacifies the Two Lands'). His reign continued the 11th Dynasty's efforts to expand Theban influence during the First Intermediate Period.

AccessionTheban DynastyFirst Intermediate Period

Impact: regional

2105 BC

Military campaigns against the northWar

Intef I led military expeditions northward against the Heracleopolitan kingdom. These campaigns extended Theban control into Middle Egypt but did not achieve a decisive victory, maintaining the stalemate between the two powers.

Military CampaignHeracleopolisExpansion

Impact: regional