NEKAU I
(d. 664 BC)
The Greek form of his name is Necho. Throne nameMenkheperre. Originally prince of Sais, he was installed as puppet ruler of Egypt by the Assyrians and was killed by Tantamani during his reconquest of Egypt. He was the ancestor of Dynasty 26.
See also Psamtik I.
Historical Dictionary Of Ancient Egypt by Morris L. Bierbrier