Imhotep
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Summary
Imhotep was born on January 1, 2800 BC[1], in Memphis[2]. He died on January 1, 2700 BC[3], in Ancient Egypt[4]. He worked as an architect[5], engineer[6], astronomer[7], physician[8], and master builder[9]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,953 views/month, #5,791 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Mother: Khereduankh[11]
- Country of citizenship: Ancient Egypt[12]
- Occupation: writer[13]
- Position held: sage[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Instance of: Ancient Egyptian deity[16]
- Commons category: Imhotep[17]
- Commons gallery: Imhotep[18]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[19], Pauly–Wissowa[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Egyptian[21]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[22]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[23]
Body
Works and Contributions
Things named for Imhotep include he[24], an impact crater[25] and Mount Imhotep[26], a mountain[27].
Why It Matters
Imhotep has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
Entities named for him include he[24], an impact crater[25] and Mount Imhotep[26], a mountain[27].
FAQs
Where was Imhotep born?
Imhotep was born in Memphis[2].
Where did Imhotep die?
Imhotep passed away in Ancient Egypt[4].
Who were Imhotep's parents?
Imhotep's mother was Khereduankh[11].
What did Imhotep do for work?
Imhotep worked as an architect[5], engineer[6], astronomer[7], physician[8], and master builder[9].