Shoshenq II - Death and Burial:: Encyclopedia II - Shoshenq II - Shoshenq II's Identity:There is a small possibility that Shoshenq II was the son of Shoshenq I. Several bracelets from Shoshenq II's tomb mention Shoshenq I as either Hedjkheperre Setepenre Shoshenq I or Chief of the Ma--which was Shoshenq I's position before he became king. These items may be evidence of a possible filial link between the two men. Also, a forensic examination of Shoshenq II's body by Douglas Derry reveals him to be a man in his 50's when he died. Hence, Shoshenq II may have outlived Osorkon I's 35 Year reign and ruled Egypt before Takelot ...
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