Haile Selassie

BALAY ZALAQA
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Balay Zalaqa (1895/96-January 11, 1948) was a brigand chief in Gojam province, and later a Patriot leader who fought against the Italians during their occupation...

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SELASSE, BLATTENGETA HERUY WALDA
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Blattengeta Heruy Walda Selasse (May 8, 1878-September 19, 1938) was an author and historian. He also had a career as a government official and diplomat...

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HAILE SELASSIE I
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Emperor Haile Selassie (July 23, 1892-August 26/27,1975), born Tafari Makonnen, held power for some 50 years, and ruled as emperor from 1930-74. During the Italian...

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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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