NEFERHOTEP I

(reigned c. 1740–1730 BC)

Throne nameKhasekhemre. Son of the God’s father Haankhef and the lady Kemi. The circumstances of his accession to power as ruler 22 during Dynasty 13 are unclear. He was one of the more important rulers of the period, and he recorded his family origins on graffiti near Elephantine. He was acknowledged as sovereign by Yantin, ruler of Byblos. He was succeeded by his brothers, Sihathorand Sobekhotep IV.

See also Second Intermediate Period.