Heroes and Heroines

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Dajazmach Sibagadis (1770-February 15, 1831) was an Ethiopian statesman who ruled over Tegré from 1818-31. He was the son of Shum Agawe Waldu, ruler of...

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Asameni (who flourished in the late 17th century) captured Christiansborg Castle from the Danes, became its governor in 1693-94, and played an important part in...

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Nicholas Timothy Clerk (1862-August 16, 1961) was an African-born missionary who engaged in pioneer work with the Basel Mission in what is now southeastern Ghana....

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Wayzaro Shawaraggad Gadlé (1885/86-1949), a close friend of Empress Manan [reigned 1930-62], played an active role in social work, and became renowned for her patriotism...

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Ras Seyum Mangasha (June 21, 1887-December 15, 1960), son of Ras Mangasha Yohannes and grandson of Emperor Yohannes IV, was one of the most influential...

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Mangestu Neway (1919-March 30, 1961) was the Imperial Guard commandant who, together with his younger brother, Garmame Neway, led the 1960 attempt to overthrow the...

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Ras Mangasha Yohannes (1865-December 29, 1906) was the son of Emperor Yohannes IV, who reigned from 1872-89. A military commander, he played a role in...

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Sir Edward Okyere Asafu-Adjaye (1903-February 27, 1976), the first Asante lawyer, was also a politician and diplomat, and became Ghana’s first High Commissioner to the...

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Dajazmach Mangasha Jambaré (May 15, 1892-April 14, 1950) was one of the patriotic heroes of the resistance to the Italian occupation of Ethiopia (1936-41). Born...

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Empress Manan (circa 1800-1850s), or Manan Liben-Amdié, was the mother of Ras Ali Alula, and the wife of Yohannes III (reigned 1840-55). Born of a...

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