Khufu or Cheops, as the Greeks called him was born in the 26th century B.C. from King Sneferu and Queen Hetepheres I. Khufu built the Great Pyramid. Khufu is known as a cruel ruler according to an Egyptian legend. It was written in a story during the Middle Kingdom on how he wanted to learn some of the secrets of the god Thoth, so he could help build his pyramid. Khufu became king at the age of about 20 and ruled for about 23 more years. He died in 2566bc.
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