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Bay (died 1192 BC) was a Syrian official of Ancient Egypt who served as chancellor under Seti II. He entered Egypt's civil service under Pharaoh Merneptah, serving as a priest at the temple in Heliopolis and rising to the title of Chancellor late in Seti's reign. By the time of Seti II's death, Bay emerged as a kingmaker and helped empower Siptah, building his own tomb in the Valley of the Kings. He became head of Siptah's bodyguards, and, in 1192 BC, he attempted to usurp the throne from Siptah. Siptah slew his great enemy Bay in battle, but, on his death, Twosret was able to accede to the throne without opposition.

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