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Hesy-Ra
-2800-01-01 – -2700-01-01
Life & Legacy
Hesire (also read Hesy-Re and Hesy-Ra) was an ancient Egyptian high official during the early Third Dynasty of Egypt. His most notable title was Wer-ibeḥsenjw, meaning either "Great one of the ivory cutters" or "Great one of the dentists", which makes him the earliest named dentist. His tomb is noted for its paintings and cedar wood panels.
Occupation & Career
civil servant, physician, scribe, beamter
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q905355 — wikidata View source
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