Who were the parents of Thutmose I?
Thutmose I was born into a non-royal family to a woman named Senseneb and an unknown father. Some scholars speculate his father might have been Amenhotep I, but no definitive proof exists.
Questions about Thutmose I
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Thutmose I reign as Pharaoh?
Thutmose I reigned from approximately 1506 BC until 1493 BC during the third year of his rule he led a second expedition against Nubia. He died in his 12th regnal year after which his son Thutmose II succeeded him.
Where did Thutmose I expand Egyptian territory?
Thutmose I expanded Egyptian influence south to Kurgus near the fourth cataract and north into the Levant reaching Megiddo. His inscriptions mark the furthest south the Egyptian presence is attested at Hagar el-Merwa quartz outcrop 1200 meters from the Nile.
Why did Thutmose I build temples at Karnak?
Thutmose I initiated projects that effectively ended Nubian independence for 500 years and enlarged the Temple of Sesostris III and Khnum opposite the Nile from Semna. He was the first king to drastically enlarge the temple at Karnak under the supervision of architect Ineni.
How many children did Thutmose I have with Queen Ahmose?
Thutmose I had four children with Queen Ahmose including two sons Amenmose and Wadjmose who both died before their father and two daughters Hatshepsut and Nefrubity. Nefrubity died as an infant while Hatshepsut later became queen.