Iput

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About river in Belarus and Russia see Iput River

Iput was probably the daughter of King Unas, the last king of Fifth dynasty of Egypt. She married Teti, the first Pharaoh of the Sixth dynasty of Egypt and thus helped strengthen his claim to the throne. Their son was Pepi I Meryre and she acted for him as a regent after her husband's death.

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• "Women in power 4500-1000" last accessed April 10, 2007