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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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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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Yeshaq (?-December 21, 1580) was a loyal servant of Emperors Lebna Dengel (reigned 1508-40) and Galawdéwos (reigned 1540-59), but became a dangerous enemy of his...
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Ras Bitwadad Makonnen Endalkachew (February 16. 1890-February 27, 1963) was a civil servant, a devoted courtier of Emperor Haile Selassie [reigned 1930-74], and the author of...
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Yekuno Amlak (12?-1285) ruled as emperor of Ethiopia from 1270-85. He was the founder or “restorer” of the Solomonic dynasty (whose members claimed descent from...
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Ras Se’ela Krestos (15?-1636), the younger brother of Emperor Susneyos [reigned 1607-32] was responsible for the emperor’s conversion to Catholicism. Se’ela Krestos’ father was a...
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Ras Sebehat Aragawi (186?-February 25, 1913) was descended from the ruling family of Sibagadis of Agamé, in Tegré, and was governor of Agamé for periods...
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Sayzana (4th century AD) was one of the brothers of Emperor Ezana, ruler of Aksum, in whose reign Christianity was introduced to Ethiopia. Sayzana appears...
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Amedeo di Savoia, Duke of Aosta (October 21, 1898-March 1942) was the last viceroy during the Italian occupation of Ethiopia (1936-41), holding office from 1937-41....
