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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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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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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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Amoako Atta I (1853-February 2, 1887), or Kwasi Panin, was the Okyehene (Omanhene, or paramount chief) of Akyem Abuakwa (reigned 1867-80 and 1885-87) at the...
