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GABRA HANNA JEMMA
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Abba Gabra Hanna Jemma (circa 1896-December 1960), also known as Abba Hanna, was personal chaplain to Emperor Haile Selassie (q.v.) [reigned 1930-74]. The son of...

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BALCHA
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Balcha (1862-November 5, 1936) was a famous Ethiopian military leader and provincial governor of unknown parentage. He came from Gurage province. He was castrated and...

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