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Q1: Why was Ramesses II called 'The Great'?

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Ramesses II ruled from 1279 BC, when he was 30 years old, to 1213 BC, that is 66 years.

In his long life he had 200 wives, 96 sons and 60 daughters.

He is famous for having colossal statues made of himself.

As a result of his successful campaigning he was made a god in his lifetime and also called Ramesses the Great.