Merenre 2

Rule:	6th Dynasty: 2152 BC
Predecessor:	Father Pepi 2
Praenomen:	Throne name: Merenre: beloved of Ra
Nomen:	Birth name: Mentiemsaf: Mentu is his protector
Mother:	Nieth
Consorts:	Sister wife Nitocris
Capital City:	Memphis
Reign:	- Merenre 2 was the eldest surviving son of Pepi 2, but only ruled for one year in contrast with his father who ruled 94 years - The exceptional long reign of his father resulted in an increase of power of the nobility and the gradual decline of the central authority. - The only document dated to his reign is a decree protecting the cult of queens Ankhesenmerire and Neith, from the pyramid complex of his queen mother Neith in Saqqara. - He was murdered in a plot and later revenged by his sister Nitocris
Successor:	Wife and sister Nitocris
Wikipedia:	Merenre 2