Hatshepsut

An inscription at the time details this change in power: (Hatshepsut going from ruling with Thutmose III, to going to pharoah. ) 'Came forth the king of the gods, Amun-Re, from his temple, saying: "Welcome, my sweet daughter, my favourite, the King of Upper and Lower Egypt, Maatkare, Hatshepsut. Thou art the king, taking possession of the Two Lands". ---http://womenshistory.about.com statue of Hatshepsut

Source: His Majesty, Queen Hatshepsut Source:crystalinks.com/egypthatshepsut.html Source: pbs.org/empires/egypt/newkingdom/hatshepsut.html
 * Her father was Thutmose I
 * All of her children died when they were infants except Nefrure, who died between the ages 8-11.
 * Her mother was Queen
 * Her husband was Thutmose II, her half-brother.
 * Her closest advisor was royal steward Senemut.
 * Senemut and Hatshepsut were believed to be lovers(there was much proof that they were lovers).
 * she ruled for 22 years(1479-1458 BC)