Yuya, along with his wife Tuyu, were nobles of the Eighteenth Dynasty, New Kingdom, c. 1390-1352 BCE. They were the grandparents of Amenhotep IV/Akhenaten. Together with Tuyu, Yuya exercised a considerable influence on the affairs of the dynasty and the court during the reigns of Amenhotep II and Akhenaten. At first a priest of the god Min, he became 'Master of the Horse' which brought with it considerable military responsibilites. Later, the title 'Father of the God' was bestowed on him and his prestige and standing at court was considerably enhanced. It is thought that Yuya was also the father of King Ay who succeeded Tutankhamun as king.

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