Many others did so he may also have had that delusion.
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The pharaoh was seen as being the living god, such as Ra or Horus.
An ancient Egyptian Ruler was known as a Pharaoh. The only God that I can think of that was a Pharaoh and a God was Osiris, the original god of farming.
Pharaohs represented god on earth
Yes, the Pharaoh in ancient Egyptian times was believed to be a god or a divine figure, and was considered to have a special connection to the gods. The Pharaoh was seen as a living embodiment of the gods on Earth, and was worshipped as a god by the ancient Egyptians.
The Egyptians believed the pharaoh is a god on earth to manage Egypt and they also believed the god gave the pharagoh power.