Egypt: Rulers, Kings and Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt: Ramesses V

Ramesses V

(Usermaatresekheperenre)

1147-1143 B.C.

20th Dynasty

Ramesses V is thought to have reigned no more than four years. He was the son of Ramesses IV and Queen Ta-Opet. The mummy was found in the tomb of Amenophis II and is now located in the Cairo Museum. The mummy shows that he died of smallpox at about the age of 35. His tomb was unfinished and was in the Biban el-Moluk, but was annexed by Ramesses VI. All that is found of his reign is a stela that was discovered at Gebel Silsilh.