Hatshepsut's father was Thutmose I, a pharaoh who ruled from about 1525 to 1512 BCE. Thutmose I had two wives: Ahmose and Mutnofret. Hatshepsut was the second child and only daughter born to Thutmose I and Ahmose.
Thutmose I also had a son named Thutmose II by his second wife Mutnofret. Thutmose II succeeded his father as pharaoh and ruled for about 13 years. He married Hatshepsut's half-sister, Amenhotep II, who was the mother of Thutmose III, who ultimately became Hatshepsut's co-regent and eventual successor.
Hatshepsut also had several siblings from both of her parents, including:
- Wadjmose, the eldest son of Thutmose I and Ahmose
- Amenhotep I, who died young and never became pharaoh
- Ahmose-Meritamun, who became a Great Royal Wife
- Sitamun, who also became a Great Royal Wife
- Ineni, a High Priest of Amun and influential figure in Hatshepsut's court
Hatshepsut's family tree is significant in understanding her rise to power and her political maneuvers during her reign. Her connections with various members of the royal family allowed her to secure support and legitimize her position as pharaoh in a male-dominated society.