Ahmose was a pharaoh of ancient Egypt and founder of the 18th dynasty. He was the son of king Tao II Seqenenre and brother of king Kamose (last king of the 17th dynasty). Ahmose lost his father and his brother in a very short notice during the struggle against the Hyksos-kings. When the Hyksos were defeated he defended the borders of Egypt. According to Manetho he ruled 25 or 26 years before he died. He was succeeded by his son, king Amenhotep I
