Sobekhotep V in hieroglyphs

A pharaoh(?) of the Thirteenth Dynasty, a.k.a. Merhotepre Sobekhotep, Sobekhotep VI in older studies

Precedessor
Sobekhotep IV

Successor
Sobekhotep VI

Reign of Sobekhotep V
AE Chronology1700–1695
Ryholt1720–1717
Malek1720–1716
Franke1685–1680
Redford1725–1721
Turin papyrus 7.28 is lost, the name of Sobekhotep V would occupy that line because it is known that he succeeded Sobekhotep IV, and was himself succeeded by Sobekhotep VI.

The Royal Titulary

From the hieroglyphic records

Throne name

Prenomen or throne name

Announced at the coronation and always written in a cartouche. The “official” name of the pharaoh. Also known as the Prenomen.

Throne name
Mer hotep Ra
mr-ḥtp-rꜤ
The one whom the peace of Ra has loved
ra-mr-Htp:t*p
Statue of the Sobekhotep V, (Cairo Museum, CG 42027, JE 37421)
RecTrav , 26, 219
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 98-99, 28:T1

Birth name

Nomen or birth name

Personal name given at birth. Also known as the Nomen.

Birth name
Sobek hotep
sbk-ḥtp
Sobek is satisfied
I4-Htp:t*p
Statue of the Sobekhotep V, (Cairo Museum, CG 42027, JE 37421)
RecTrav , 26, 219
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 98-99, 28:E

Bibliography

  • Gauthier, H. Le livre des rois d'Égypte. MIFAO 18 (1912): 90–91
  • Beckerath, J., 1999. “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, Second edition, MÄS 49: 98–99
  • Leprohon, R. J., 2013. The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary. Atlanta: 68
  • Baker. D. D., 2008. The Encyclopedia of the Pharaohs: Volume I. London: 450–451
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