king of Egypt (1353–36 ) of the 18th dynasty, who established a new monotheistic cult of Aton (hence his assumed name, Akhenaton, meaning `One Useful ... [16 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/a/35
King (pharaoh) of ancient Egypt of the 18th dynasty (c. 1353–1335 BC), who may have ruled jointly for a time with his father Amenhotep III. He developed the cult of the Sun, Aton, rather than the rival cult of Amen, and removed his capital to Akhetaton. Akhenaton's favouri... Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21221