Merenre Nemtyemsaf II

AncientEmperorOld Kingdom Egypt-2170 — -2169

Ephemeral ruler at the end of the Old Kingdom.

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Quick Facts

Born

2170 BCE

Died

2169 BCE

Country

Old Kingdom Egypt

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)39

Leadership (15%)64

Strategy (15%)54

Total Score53.7

Merenre Nemtyemsaf II — Complete Timeline

2170 BC

Accession to the thronePolitical Action◆ Major

Merenre Nemtyemsaf II became pharaoh after the death of Pepi II, inheriting a fragmented and weakened Old Kingdom. His reign lasted only about one year, reflecting the instability of the period.

AccessionOld KingdomDynasty VI

Impact: national

2169 BC

End of reign and deathPolitical Action◆ Major

Merenre Nemtyemsaf II died after a brief reign of approximately one year. His death marked the end of the 6th Dynasty's direct male line and contributed to the collapse of the Old Kingdom, leading to the First Intermediate Period.

DeathDynasty EndFirst Intermediate Period

Impact: nationaltragic