King Tut lived from around 1333 BC to 1324 BC and became pharaoh at age 9 after the death of his predecessor. The circumstances around his death at around age 18-19 are unknown, with theories that he was murdered by his grandfather, commander, or wife. His tomb was discovered in 1922 and contained many artifacts that sparked renewed interest in ancient Egypt, making King Tut one of the most famous pharaohs.