Ethiopian History

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Téwodros II, or Theodore, (circa 1820-April 13, 1868), reigned as emperor from 1866-68. He reunified Ethiopia’s kingdom into a single empire, and was the first...

TAKLA HAYMANOT, SAINT

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Saint Takla Haymanot (circa 1215-circa 1313), a semi-legendary figure, established the first monastery in Shawa, thus opening a new period of evangelisation in Ethiopia. He...

SHAWARAGGAD, GADLÉ

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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...

KEFLE, KIDANA-WALD

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Kidana-Wald Kefle (circa 1862-July 6, 1944) was an Ethiopian scholar who devoted his life to learning. Born in Wagda, Shawa, and educated first at home,...

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Ethiopian History

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