Thutmose III
Thutmose III (c. 1481–1425 BCE) is often called the Napoleon of ancient Egypt. After his stepmother Hatshepsut's death he launched 17 military campaigns in 20 years, extending Egyptian control deep into the Levant and Nubia. His victory at the Battle of Megiddo (c. 1457 BCE) — the first battle in history recorded in detailed accounts — established Egyptian hegemony over Canaan. He also conducted an extensive building programme at Karnak and is credited with the red granite obelisks now in London and New York.
- Lived: 1481 BCE – 1425 BCE
- Nationality: egyptian
- Roles: pharaoh, military_leader, builder
