Queen Hatshepsut

Thutmose II became king of Egypt when he married his father's eldest daughter by his principal wife. King Thutmose would have only one child by his sister bride Queen Hatshepsut, a daughter named Neferure. So when Thutmose II died 13 years later, the crown was passed to a son born into the royal harem. King Thutmose III was only an infant and not yet ready to rule Egypt. As a result, Queen Hatshepsut ruled Egypt on his behalf. For many years she allowed the young king to take precedence in all activities, but as time passed it became more and more apparent that she was about to flout tradition.