Herodotus states that Cheops was succeeded by his brother Chephren, who also built a pyramid, but was less oppressive.
"After Cheops, his brother Chephren reigned over Egypt.
"Cheops reigned fifty years; at his death, he was succeeded by his brother Chephren, who imitated the example of Cheops" (Histories, Book 2, 2.127).
"Cheops reigned fifty years; at his death, he was succeeded by his brother Chephren" (Histories, Book 2, 2.127).
"Chephren, who imitated the example of Cheops" (Histories, Book 2, 2.127).