He was the son of Nebneteru, who was High Priest of Amun and Merytre who was Chief of the Harem of Amun[2] and was part of the close entourage of Seti I's son, the then Prince Ramesses. He was appointed Chief Chamberlain during Seti's reign, and then Fan-bearer on the Right Side of the King, High Priest of the Goddess of Great of Magic (referring to Neith) and Chief of the Secrets of the Two Goddesses and then later Vizier during the reign of his son, serving for 25 years.[3] Among his major works was the construction of the tomb of Seti I in the Valley of the Kings.