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Tengey Dzokoto I (187-1911) was a warlike chief of Anyako, a town on the northern shore of the Keta lagoon that formed part of the...
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Ngongo Leteta (circa 1850-September 15, 1893) was a powerful slave trader from the Tetela ethnic group, located in the Lomami river region east of Lusambo....
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Empress Eléni (147-April 1522), who reigned from 1468-78, was the wife of Emperor Ba’eda Maryam. She played an important role in Ethiopian history when, in...
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Prester John is the name given to a mythical medieval Christian priest-king of a vast empire in Central Asia, who was later identified with the...
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Philip Comi Gbeho (14 January 1904 – 24 September 1976) was a distinguished Ghanaian musician, composer, and educator, who greatly influenced Ghana’s culture, particularly through...
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Walter Chichele Plowden (August 3, 1820-March 13. 1860) was the first British consul to Ethiopia and was a friend of Emperor Tewodros II (reigned 1855-68]....
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Ba’eda Maryam (circa 1446-1478) was emperor of Ethiopia from 1468-78. He was famous for the many churches he built. The son and successor of Zare’a...
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Makombe (circa 1800-circa 1860) served as Mwami (ruler) of the Shi people living southwest of Lake Kivu. His capital was situated at Kabare, about 10...
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Bakaffa (1694-September 19, 1730) was emperor of Ethiopia from 1721-30. A shrewd ruler, he consolidated the power of the monarchy. His Christian name was Atsma-Giyorgis,...
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Makonnen Wolde-Mikael (His Highness) (1852-1906). Prince and Ras of Ethiopia, father of Emperor Haile Sellassie I is known in both Ethiopian and African history as...
