POLITICIAN
Ptahhotep
2450 BC - 2400 BC
Ptahhotep
Ptahhotep (Ancient Egyptian: ptḥ ḥtp "Peace of Ptah"; fl. c. 2400 BC), sometimes referred to as Ptahhotep I or Ptahhotpe, was a vizier during the reign of Djedkare Isesi in Egypt’s 5th Dynasty. He is best known as the author of The Maxims of Ptahhotep, one of the earliest works of Egyptian wisdom literature, intended to instruct young men in proper conduct and ethical behavior. Ptahhotep held the highest administrative office under the pharaoh, but his legacy extends beyond politics. Read more on Wikipedia
His biography is available in 31 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 30 in 2024). Ptahhotep is the 4,021st most popular politician (down from 3,328th in 2024). (down from 407th in 2019)
Ptahhotep is most famous for his maxims and advice on how to live a good life.
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Among POLITICIANS
Among politicians, Ptahhotep ranks 4,021 out of 19,576. Before him are Palamedes, Carlos Saavedra Lamas, Leo I, King of Armenia, William II of Württemberg, Tancredo Neves, and Liu Bian. After him are Christian Michelsen, Gevherhan Sultan, Emperor Ōgimachi, Shapur III, Ramiro II of León, and Gotthard Kettler.
Most Popular Politicians in Wikipedia
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Palamedes
HPI: 67.93
Rank: 4,017
Carlos Saavedra Lamas
1878 - 1959
HPI: 67.93
Rank: 4,018
Leo I, King of Armenia
1150 - 1219
HPI: 67.93
Rank: 4,019
William II of Württemberg
1848 - 1921
HPI: 67.93
Rank: 4,020
Tancredo Neves
1910 - 1985
HPI: 67.93
Rank: 4,021
Liu Bian
176 - 190
HPI: 67.93
Rank: 4,022
Ptahhotep
2450 BC - 2400 BC
HPI: 67.92
Rank: 4,023
Christian Michelsen
1857 - 1925
HPI: 67.92
Rank: 4,024
Gevherhan Sultan
1605 - 1660
HPI: 67.92
Rank: 4,025
Emperor Ōgimachi
1517 - 1593
HPI: 67.92
Rank: 4,026
Shapur III
400 - 388
HPI: 67.92
Rank: 4,027
Ramiro II of León
898 - 951
HPI: 67.92
Rank: 4,028
Gotthard Kettler
1517 - 1587
HPI: 67.92
Rank: 4,029
Contemporaries
Among people born in 2450 BC, Ptahhotep ranks 2. Before him is Shepseskare. Among people deceased in 2400 BC, Ptahhotep ranks 1. After him are Kubaba, and Enshakushanna.
Others Born in 2450 BC
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Shepseskare
POLITICIAN
2450 BC - 2473 BC
HPI: 73.69
Rank: 1
Ptahhotep
POLITICIAN
2450 BC - 2400 BC
HPI: 67.92
Rank: 2
Others Deceased in 2400 BC
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POLITICIAN
2450 BC - 2400 BC
HPI: 67.92
Rank: 1
Kubaba
POLITICIAN
2500 BC - 2400 BC
HPI: 63.64
Rank: 2
Enshakushanna
POLITICIAN
2400 BC - 2400 BC
HPI: 59.22
Rank: 3
