Senusret I

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Senusret I (Middle Egyptian: z-n-wsrt; /suʀ nij ˈwas.ɾiʔ/) also anglicized as Sesostris I and Senwosret I (died c. 1926 BC) was the second king of the 12th Dynasty of Egypt, and was one of the most powerful kings of the dynasty. He was the son of Amenemhat I. Senusret I was known by his prenomen, Kheperkare, which means "the Ka of Re is created." He expanded the territory of Egypt, allowing him to rule during an age of prosperity.

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