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Khufu
 
 
(kh´f) (KEY)  or Cheops (k´ps) (KEY) , fl. c.2680 B.C., king of ancient Egypt, founder of the IV dynasty. He was king for 23 years and was famous as the builder of the greatest pyramid at Giza.
 
 
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