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The First King of Ancient Egypt's Ptolemaic Dynasty. by Jimmy Dunn. In the ancient world, there is no surprise that military men often became rulers. These men, most of whom rose through the military ranks, usually had considerable administrative skills and had proved themselves to be leaders.
1 Amenhotep IV (Akhenaten): Egypt's Heretic Pharaoh Amenhotep IV, better known as Akhenaten, is one of ancient Egypt's most fascinating and complex rulers. 2  Married to the famously beautiful Nefertiti, five years into his reignâ¦. 3  The History of Egyptian Religion Egyptian religion began in prehistoric times.