Tazer 10 5799 299 VIII. II. XI. Hakabe Nasohi Tsiyon 6 5631 131 Emperor Menelik II is one of the most known Ethiopian Kings. XXIII. H.I.H. XVI. I hope that your thoughts should be successful in future., Written on the 11th day of Sane, 1914 at the town of Addis Ababa, Name of Soveriegn Length of Reign Year of the World Before Christ Angabo I (Zaka Laarwe) 50 4142 1358 The title "King of Kings", often rendered imprecisely in English as "emperor", dates back to ancient Mesopotamia, but was used in Axum by King Sembrouthes (c. 250 AD). LIST OF ETHIOPIAN KINGS XIII. Pazena Ezana 7 5993 493. L. Sabi IV 10 4474 1026 XIV. XV. Susenyos was an adopted child raised by a borena clan. XVI. He then sought to oust the Egyptians from coastal Eritrea, where they remained after the Mahdists had largely taken over the Sudan, but he was unable to prevent Italy from disembarking troops at Mitsiwa (now Massawa) in February 1885. The Armistice of Cassibile was signed in September 1943 with the Kingdom of Italy's surrender, and Victor Emmanuel III officially renounced his title as emperor of Ethiopia in November 1943. XIX. XXII. The British were in search of their subjects, who Tewodros imprisoned. XXXIV. Gum 24 6225 725 L. Agabu Baseheran 10 5323 177 Sabe I 30 3415 2085 As Menilek aged, he appointed a cabinet to act for his grandson and heir designate, Iyasu (Lij Yasu), a son of the Muslim Oromo ruler of Wallo. Fifteen years after Atse (emperor) Lebna Dengel came to the throne Gran devasted Ethiopia for fifteen years. Lij Iyasu was never referred to as "Iyasu V" or as an emperor during his rule, either by Ethiopians or by foreigners. Taddesse Tamrat argues that this practice began in the reign of Wedem Arad (12991314), following the struggle for succession that he believes lies behind the series of brief reigns of the sons of Yagbe'u Seyon (reigned 12851294). Adglag 20 3265 2235 Arfed Gebra Maskal 4 5869 369 XXXIII. V. Sahle 14 5865 365 IV. Greetings and thanx to the one and only Creator of HOLY MOUNT ZION . VERY interesting info. XXXV. According to history, the former dynasty before the foundation of the Zagwe dynasty by Mera Tekilehimano was the Axumite emperor Dil Naod. Zeenabzamin 58 1524 3976 Ethiopia, as a roughly unified political state, has an ancient lineage. Of the posterity of Sofya and Abreha Atsbeha until the reign of Pazena Ezana 31 Sovereigns reigned over Ethiopia: from Ori until the reign of Pazena Ezana 230 sovereigns. XX. Awtet Arawura 10 5205 295 Thus, it's no surprise that the founding of this empire is shrouded in myth and controversy. Kings of Aksum and Dmt are listed separately due to numerous gaps and large flexibility in chronology. 5 days XLVI. Probably one of the most famous Ethiopian Kings, also known as Fasil, was born in 1632. Suhal 4 5902 402 Susenyos was an Ethiopian king born around 1572 in Gojjam, Ethiopia. Kostantinos 28 6065 565 Sahala Dengel (again) 1841-55. 150 Ethiopians were killed, and two Italians were killed . IX. The son of the Sahle Selassie, the king of Shewa, Darge Sahle Selassie was an able general. Ezana contributed a lot by spreading artistic representation of Christianity to the country, such as the ark of the ten commandments given to Moses by God and built a collection of about 50 steles located around the northern edge of Aksum, with the highest height of 24m (78.74ft). Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Lakniduga 25 3320 2180 Kharid 72 1871 3629 After Tewodros' reign, one of the many rebels leaders that helped the British in their expedition into Abyssinia was Dejazmatch Kassa, he was rewarded with articles of war for his services and went on to assume power through his claim of Solomonic descent from his mothers Gondarian ancestry and was crowned Yohannes IV. For that reason, historians refer to this as the Solomonic Dynasty. VIII. (Regent & Heir) 1916 Arkamen II 10 5195 305 Degu-Johannis 15 7177 1677 By 1974, Ethiopia was one of only three countries in the world to have the title of emperor for its head of state, together with Japan and Iran. After the death of Tewodros, Yohannes took the throne in four years. IV. In 520, he fought with the king of Jewish Himyarite Yesuf Asar Yethar and rescued the Christians crucified by the king. For legendary and archeologically unverified rulers of Ethiopian tradition, see List of legendary monarchs of Ethiopia. Tsinfa Arad Agduba Asgwegwe 8 5729 229 II. Elagabaz I 2 5898 398 Negus Tafari Makonnen Rumors of these royal mountain residences were part of the inspiration for Samuel Johnson's short story, Rasselas. Tafari Makonnen, G.C.B.. Although the list given me by the Regent concludes in the year given as EC 1779, I have thought it desirable to bring the tale up to date, and have completed the following list from various sources. Saloug 30 1799 3701 XV. Sahle Mariam contrived to escape from Magdela in 1865 and returned to Shewa, which had remained in a state of sporadic unrest and revolt against Tewodros. Tsaham I 2 5930 430 XXVIII. In 1270, Yekuno Amlak overthrew the Zagwe rulers and reclaimed descendant from the emperors of Axum, and therefore Menelik I. Edem Asagad. Alameda 8 5986 486 It was under the Solomonic emperors that the formal Ethiopian Empire would be founded. The emperors of Ethiopia derived their right to rule based on two dynastic claims: their descent from the kings of Axum, and their descent from Menelik I, the son of Solomon and Makeda, Queen of Sheba. The emperor Tewodros spent his youth fighting with invading Ottoman Egyptians (termed 'Turks' by the Ethiopians), then unifying the empire after the dark age of the 'Zemene Mesafint' (Era of the Princes). VII. VI. I. Mahbara Wedem Awseya Tarakos 12 5055 445 Andreyas 6 months Atsgaba Seifa Arad 6 5753 253 Of the posterity of Yekuno Amlak up to the reign of Naod 23 sovereigns ruled over Ethiopia; in all 291 sovereigns. It is by Sophonias Woldu | Feb 19, 2023 | Biography, Ethiopian History. The descent from Solomon meant very different things at different times, but the Solomonic succession has remained in the Ethiopian cultural landscape for centuries. [1] Sofard 30 3185 2315 XXXV. VIII. Agalbus Sepekos 22 5022 478 However, the 1995 Constitution of Ethiopia confirmed the abolition of the monarchy. Herhor 16 4360 1140 XVIII. The Battle of Adwa is a historic event that took place on March 1, 1896, in the town of Adwa, Ethiopia. Great Britain sent its Navier expedition to rescue the British prisoners. He was a courageous leader who resisted the force of Egypt, Italy, and Sudan for quite some time. The palace made the former capital of Ethiopia more beautiful and eye-catching thus, many legends do figure it as a display that was highly influenced by Portuguese architecture. Yekuno Amlak claimed that he could directly trace his ancestry back to Dil Na'od, the last Axumite king. XIX. From Ori to Takla Giyorgis the total is 312 sovereigns. After a period of conflict that saw the brief and self-proclaimed rule of Tekle Giorgis (186872), the Tigrayan Kassa took the imperial crown as Yohannes IV on January 21, 1872. The Conquering Lion of Judah, a title of the Ethiopian Emperor and a national symbol of Ethiopia. X. Zergaz 10 6156 656 Spanish Proverb:- Africa empieza en los Pirineos. A constructivist approach[which?] I. Ori or Aram 60 970-1030 4470 So this shows that Ethiopia is a country of both Shem an kush. Many plays, books, songs, and art works have been influenced by the life of Tewodros II of Ethiopia. Nikosis Kandake IV (Queen) 10 5268 232 XXXI. LI. He also found Debre Birhan. Agba 6 mo of Adgale + 6 mo 5605 105 Which one do you think is the one Moses defeated, as recorded by Josephus? The Derg abolished the monarchy on 21 March 1975. Create your account. Garsemot Kandake VI 10 5550 50 Amen Astate 30 4344 1156 Yasbeo Tseyon 9 6777 1277 In The Country of The Blue Nile [5] For the Australian organisation, see, Return of Haile Selassie, post-war period, and end of the monarchy, designated but uncrowned Emperor of Ethiopia. Horkam 29 3125 2375 Sahle Selassie, (born 1795 or 1801died 1847), ruler (1813-47) of the kingdom of Shewa (Shoa), Ethiopia. Empress Menen had no children by Ras Leulseged. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. It was founded in the 17th century by Emperor Fasilides and was the home of Ethiopian emperors. V. Yermrhana Kristos 40 6593 1093 In order to weaken the emperor, Rome tried to buy Sahle Mariams cooperation with thousands of rifles. The emperor would also be a significant figure in the successes of pan-Africanism, leading to the OAU (Organization of African Unity), now reformed as AU (African Union). Milanos 62 2183 3317 Rey, F.R.G.S., 1935-1941 - Italy deposes Emperor Haile Selassie and annexes Ethiopia, before being driven out by British, Commonwealth and Ethiopian forces. In order to avoid capture, Tewodros committed suicide two days later. Gadagosh 13 6280 780 He was born in the district of Lasta, which is the power base for the Zagwe dynasty. Sahle Selassie, a notedAmharanoble ofEthiopia,was proclaimed Rasand Meridazmach of Shewa in a turn-of-events following murder of his father Wossen Seged, aMeridazmach ofShewa. In 1516, both Muslim and Christian people lived in the country, Emir Mahfouz Haran invaded Ethiopia. [3] [4] See also [ edit] Emperor of Eritrea or Medri Bahri Ras Woldemichael Solomon References [ edit] VII. Before Yohannes died fighting the Sudanese in 1889, he obliged Sahle Mariam to direct his ambitions mainly to the south and east. Vote for Your Favourite Ethiopian Emperors & Kings, (Former Emperor of Ethiopia (1930 - 1936, 1941 - 1974)), (Son of Emperor Tewodros II and Empress Tiruwork Wube of Ethiopia), (Ethiopian Nobleman and Advisor to Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia), (Ethiopian Slave Who Rose to Become the Wazir and De Facto Ruler of Egypt (946 -968)). XX. After the Allied powers formally protested, the Shewan aristocrats met, accused Iyasu of apostasy and subversion, and deposed him on September 27, 1916. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. To this day, these 11 rock-hewn churches of Lalibela stand upright to show the architectural genius of the King and Saint Lalibela. Right now the only Semitic languages in z world are Hebrew ,Arabic and ethio Semitic languages of Ethiopia like Geez, amharic, Tigrinya and the likes. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Create an account to start this course today. In 1963, the emperor convoked the first meeting of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), later to become the African Union. The conservative wing of the society had always been a challenge for this emperor. We refer also to some part of Yemen (Saba). Both texts agreed that in the case of differences the Amharic text was to prevail. During this period Italy carried out a program of public works, concentrating especially on highways and on agricultural and industrial development. VI. XIX. Italy added Ethiopia to its already existing colonies of Eritrea and Italian Somalia, creating the new dependent state of Italian East Africa and was the first to associate Ethiopia as part of the Horn of Africa. During World War I, Iyasu dallied with Islam and with the Central Powers in the hope of regaining Eritrea and freeing himself still further from the dominance of the Shewan aristocrats. Although Tewodross first years were marked by attempts at social reform, his effort to establish garrisons nationwide lost the allegiance of the already heavily taxed peasantry, and he alienated parish clergy by converting excess church land to military and secular tenure. Adhana II (Queen) 6 5918 418 Your email address will not be published. Originally his name was Kassa. Tewodros II of Ethiopia reigned as the Emperor of Ethiopia from 11 February 1855 until his demise on 13 April 1868. XXV. Its use, from at least the reign of Menelik I onward, meant that both subordinate officials and tributary rulers, notably the gubernatorial vassals of Gojjam (who ranked 12th in the states non-dynastic protocol as per 1690), Welega, the seaward provinces and later Shewa, received the honorific title of ngus, a word for "king.". XXVI. Abralyus Wiyankihi II 32 4712 788 Rakhu 30 3385 2115 : From A.D. 40 to A.D. 50), crowned by Gabre Hawariat Kandake, had made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem according to the Law of Orit (the ancient law), and on his return Phillip the Apostle taught him the gospel, and after he had made him believe the truth he sent him back, baptising him in the name of the Trinity. In April 1533, Ahmad once again assembled his troops at Debre Berhan to conqueror at least ravagethe northern regions of Tigray, Begemder, and Gojjam . Menileks later activities as emperor included the creation of ministries, the initiation of modern education, and the construction of telephone and telegraph systems and of a railway from Djibouti, on the Gulf of Aden, to Addis Ababa, the emperors new capital in the highlands of Shewa. XXI. The crown name Menilek II was significant: Menilek I was the legendary son of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba (Makeda). Adgale II 10 yrs + 6 months 5604 104 Headed by an Ethiopian emperor, or Negus in the Ethiopian language, this region was home to some of the most powerful states in the world, all forming a roughly continuous Ethiopian Empire that spanned generations. XVI. Borsa (Queen) 67 1246 4254 Ahmed lbn Ghazi, best known as Gran, invaded Ethiopia and held power until 1543. Awtet 2 5655 155 Zaware Nebret Aspurta 41 4932 568 Haile Selassie I, original name Tafari Makonnen, (born July 23, 1892, near Harer, Ethiopiadied August 27, 1975, Addis Ababa), emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974 who sought to modernize his country and who steered it into the mainstream of post- World War II African politics. XLIV. XX. He is also known as Malak Seged III. Her Hator (Za Sagado) III 1 4224 1276 Queen Victoria subsidised his education, however the orphan prince eventually grew lonely, contractedpleurisyand died at just 18. XII. Kassai had himself crowned Emperor of Ethiopia, taking the name Yohannes IV . XXVII. I. Mara Takla Haymanot (His regnal name was Zagwe) 13 6433 933 VII. XVIII. He was the youngest son of Dawit I and his youngest wife, Igazi Kebra during 1399 at Telq in the province of Fatajar. May this reach my honourable friend Mr. Rey. Furthermore, while the Zagwe rulers had all but abandoned their claims to directly descend from Menelik I, Yekuno Amlak reasserted that heritage and by extension King Solomon. Nathaniel T. Kenney, "Ethiopian Adventure", Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering, Ethiopian aristocratic and court titles Imperial and royal titles, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Emperor_of_Ethiopia&oldid=1150578514, (Note: This family tree only includes the historical figures' paternal ancestries), This page was last edited on 18 April 2023, at 22:54. XV. XIII. III. 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Tewodros II then imprisoned several British missionaries for the accusation of plotting against him. VI. To unlock this lesson you must be a Study.com Member. Although the emperor of Ethiopia had theoretically unlimited power over his subjects, his councillors came to play an increasing role in governing Ethiopia, because many emperors were succeeded either by a child, or one of the incarcerated princes, who could only successfully leave their prisons with help from the outside. Based on historical records, Ezana is the first Christian Ethiopian king and the first to make Christianity the official religion of Ethiopia. Wedma Asfare 10 6865 1365 Those who were baptised, not having found an Apostle to teach them the Gospel, had been living offering sacrifices to God according to the ancient prescription and the Jewish Law. XXVII. Takla Haymanot 8 7272 1772 Gigar 1821-26 Amen Hotep Zagdur 31 4601 899 Ethiopian traditions do not all agree as to exactly when the custom started of imprisoning rivals to the throne on a Mountain of the Princes. We call this the Solomonic Dynasty, which managed to hold off European colonialism and lasted until 1974. XV. The emperor went into exile on May 2, 1936. After Adwa, Menileks Ethiopia was at once accepted by the European powers as a real political force. 27 sovereigns of the posterity of Kaleb; 257 in all. Omissions? In 1813, indeed, no less than six nominal Kings of Kings of Ethiopia were all alive, having been successively turned out of office by others. XIV. Gafale Seb Asagad 1 5708 208 the fall of the Tower of Babel 531 2787 2713, II. XII. It was one of the most influential empires in history, with a bigger impact than you ever realized. The boldest move in his age of power from 1606-1672 was making catholic Christianity the countrys official religion. Although Yohannes on his deathbed named his son Ras Mengesha as his heir, and begged Ras Alula and his other nobles to support him, within a matter of weeks Menelik II was recognized throughout Ethiopia as the new emperor. XXI. Naod 13 7000 1500. XXI. As you ask me to send you the names of the Ethiopian Kings and the history of the Ethiopian Kings of Kings (Emperors), herewith I have taken a copy and send it to you. Tafari Makonnen XLVII. As a diplomat, he made a great impression on the foreign emissaries who visited his court. IX. XVII. XVII. [13] XXI. Nakehte Kalnis 40 3610 1871 VIII. Saifay Harsiataw II 12 4944 556 X. Mayrari 15 6745 1245 XII. The Zagwe dynasty, after continuing the Solomonic royal family for centuries, in its turn started its decline. XL. Following this began the time known among Ethiopian Historians as Zemene Mesafint (the era of warlords). XLV. The negus is referred to as Al-Najashi () in the Islamic tradition. Piyankihi IV (Awtet) 34 4891 609 Amen II 15 3480 2020 He lost his mother on their way to England. He had to submit first to Tekle Giorgis (186872) and Yohannes IV (187289). Manturay 35 3355 2145 Gasiyo Eskikatir XXXIX. Early in the subsequent campaigns, Haile Malakot died, and Sahle Mariam was captured and taken to the emperors mountain stronghold, Amba Magdela. Seeking a society free of religious and ethnic divisions, he removed many of Menileks governors and integrated Muslims into the administration, outraging Ethiopias Christian ruling class. III. Ethiopia: Menilek II (1889-1913) In 1855 the vigorous emperor of Ethiopia, Tewodros II, invaded the then semi-independent kingdom of Shewa. Iyasu was born on February 4, 1897, in Wello from his mother, Weyzero Shoaregga. During the period of his rivalry with Emperor Yohannes IV and the latters son, Mengesha, Menilek appeared to befriend the Italians, but a quarrel later developed. Ayba 17 5770 270 Dinedad 10 5460 40 V. Wasan Sagad 15 6080 580 Tafari Makonnen, G.C.B.. Tomadyon Piyankihi III 12 4841 659 XLVIII. Negus is a noun derived from the Ethiopian Semitic root .mw-parser-output span.smallcaps{font-variant:small-caps}.mw-parser-output span.smallcaps-smaller{font-size:85%}ng, meaning "to reign". XI. From this auspicious start, Ethiopia continued to grow as a major world power. XVII. Required fields are marked *. by XXIII. Ethiopia has a very long and fascinating political history. XXIV. Ethiopia has played a major role in human history, and the emperors of this region helped make that possible. XXXIV. Germa Asafar 15 6146 646 He was the grandfather of Emperor Menilek II (reigned 1889-1913) and the great-grandfather of Emperor Haile Selassie I. Tsaham Laknduga 9 5779 279 Hesba Nafi 4 6918 1418 Affar 50 2121 3379 Baeda Maryam 1795- 97 The Italian version of Article XVII of the Treaty of Wichale made Rome the medium for Ethiopias foreign relations, whereas the Amharic text was noncommittal. V. Aksumay Ramissu 20 4621 879 Pinotsem I 17 4386 1114 XX. Lalibala 40 6673 1173 In 1947, in reward for their worship, Emperor Selassie gave the Rastas 500 hectares of prime land , 250km south of the capital Addis Ababa. Dedme Zaray 10 5653 153 Jamal began his rise to power in Delhi as a habshi, one of many enslaved Africans of East African descent frequently employed by Muslim monarchs as mercenaries and members of royal security teams. Emperor Dawit fell back behind the Abay River to the relative security of Gojjam. After Christ 9 5509 9, V. THOSE WHO REIGNED AFTER THE BIRTH OF CHRIST, Name of Soveriegn Length of Reign Year of the World After Christ He is well known for two things. by C.F. Born in 1521/1522, a well-known king for being a member of the Solomonic dynasty and widely known as Mar Gelawdios. At such time, the Ahmed Gran leaded movement was launching the Islamic holy war jihad against the Ethiopian Christians. Minas 4 7055 1555. Agbea Tsion In more recent times, it was used as an honorific title bestowed on governors of the most important provinces (kingdoms): Gojjam, Begemder, Wollo, Tigray, the seaward kingdom ( Bahre Negash "King of the Sea"), and later Shewa. Emperor Yohannes' death led to a period of political turmoil in Ethiopia. Djan I 80 1386 4114 XXI. XXVI. Rema Tsion Geza 3 5700 200 XV. XII. Neber 30 3045 2455 Metwa Germa Asfar 9 5594 94 Ameda III 3 5950 450 In 1993 a group called the "Crown Council of Ethiopia", which included several descendants of Haile Selassie, affirmed Amha as emperor and legal head of Ethiopia. XX. There were few men who did not believe, for they had heard the words of the gospel. Thank you very much! He introduced the first Ethiopian constitution, abolished slavery, chaired the Organisation of African Unity, and helped Ethiopia enter the UN. Apras 10 5078 422 Johannes III 1840-41 Due to his vision to unify and modernize Ethiopia, he still is one of the most cherished Ethiopian kings. XXIX. XXVII. The time of her reign was 7 years). That meant that products going between the Middle East/Mediterranean and India/China passed through Axum. Author of. (King) 1928-1930 One of the most popular kings to have ruled over the African nation, he embarked on extensive expansion campaigns leading to the creation of a modern empire-state by 1898. In November of 1934, Italian troops marched to Wal Wal and skirmished with Ethiopian forces. The first major empire, however, was that of Axum. Its a general fact that the history of ones nation is a part of identity for both the former and the upcoming generation. IV. Kasiyope (Queen) 19 3629 1890 XXXIX. After the date of these, if you want more, I will write to you. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Dedem 5 6285 785 I. Lebna Dengel 32 7032 1532 XIX. But later he was defeated by Libne Dingel. This article lists the emperorsof Ethiopia, from the founding of the Zagwe dynastyin the 9th/10th century until 1974, when the last emperorfrom the Solomonic dynastywas deposed. Za Israel 1 month Iskias 1789-95 Aksumay Warada Tsahay 23 4735 765 The restoration of the Solomonic dynasty back to the kingdom was a bit tested by the former Zagwe Dynasty. Then the Zagwe dynasty conquered what has known as the current northern and central parts of Ethiopia. II. Emperor Tewodros committed suicide, realizing his hopeless position. Erda Amen Awseya 6 4825 675 Etbenukawer 10 5371 129 Also claimed the Zagwe lineage through his father. Amen 21 3066 2434 Jan Asagad 1 6781 1281 IV. XVIII. Iyasu modernized the Ethiopian criminal code and created a municipal police force called the Terenbulle. XV. Susenyos was an Ethiopian king born around 1572 in Gojjam, Ethiopia. Total: 25 Sovereigns of the Tribe of Kam, plus 21 sovereigns of the tribe of Ori. II. The claim of descent from Menelik I is based on the assertion that the kings of Axum were also the descendants of Menelik I; its definitive and best-known formulation is set forth in the Kebra Nagast. Learning that Rome had used the mistranslation to claim a protectorate over all of Ethiopia, Menilek first sought a diplomatic solution; meanwhile, during 189193 he sent expeditions south and east to obtain gold, ivory, musk, coffee, hides, and slaves to trade for modern weapons and munitions. III. It is quite inconceivable that Menilek would have agreed to his historic country becoming a protectorate. III. XXXII. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Sera I (Tomai) 26 4570 930 Amda Tseyon 30 6827 1327 The restored Solomonic dynasty, which claimed descent from the old Aksumite rulers, ruled Ethiopia from the 13th century until 1974. 1818-68 - Lij Kasa conquers Amhara, Gojjam, Tigray and Shoa. Luzay 12 5492 8 Agabi 1 5945 445 VIII. Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, has since been the seat of the headquarters of the OAU and AU, being referred to as the Capital of Africa. Of the posterity of Sarisa Dengel up to the reign of King Takla Giyorgis 18 sovereigns reigned over Ethiopia. XI. Mandes 17 3986 1514 The emperor held Ethiopia together only through coercion. She is also one of the typicalethiopian.com Author team. Italian successes in the war caused the emperor Haile Selassie to be voted into exile by his nobles in 1936; he pled Ethiopia's case against Italy before the League of Nations, but aid from the League was not forthcoming. The British ignored the scheme, and, when no response came, Tewodros imprisoned the British envoy and other Europeans. XIII. Etiypus II 30 3800 1700 XIV. Feliya Hernekhit 15 5293 207 Haile Selassie was the last Solomonic monarch to rule Ethiopia. XXIV. XLI. Azagan 30 3445 2055 Senefrou 20 1466 4034 Amoy 21 4040 1460 One tradition credits this practice to the Zagwe king Yemrehana Krestos (fl. SOVEREIGNS OF ETHIOPIA SUBSEQUENT TO THE FOREGOING LIST. Hesba Asagad 1 6779 1279 LVI. 11th century), who allegedly received the idea in a dream;[3] Taddesse Tamrat discredits this tradition, arguing that the records of the Zagwe dynasty betray too many disputed successions for this to have been the case. Jan Seyum 40 6513 1013 Haile Selassie, served his country, Ethiopia, as its regent from 1916 to 1930 and as its emperor from 1930 to 1974. XXIII. XXV. Nikawla Kandat (Queen) 10 5168 332 VIII. XII. Ras Makonnen, now H.I.M. He was determined to make Ethiopia a Muslim country and redress the injustice in Muslim society. Negro University Press, New York. Then came Tewodros II with a deep burning desire to unify the nation under one rule and return its greatness. VI. Kanaz Psmis (son of preceding) 13 5068 432 Bahr Asagad In January 1942, Selassie was officially reinstated to power in Ethiopia. Yeshak 15 6914 1414 Menilek contracted with a French company to construct a railway between Addis Ababa and Djibouti, which thus spurred the exploitation of the countrys produce by foreign merchants in cooperation with the ruling elites. The potential royal rivals were incarcerated at Amba Geshen until the site was destroyed in 1540 during the Ethiopian-Adal war; then, from the reign of Fasilides (16321667) until the mid-18th century, at Wehni. Bazen Before Christ 8 5500 XXX. Asfeh II 1 5876 376 X. Kashta Hanyon 13 4748 752 Nimroud 60 1724 3776 XI. XII. When we talk about the ancient history of Ethiopia (just consult the mapping of the events: Yeha, Axum, Dogali, Adwa, etc ) we refer to the specific history of the plateau of Ethiopia in North regions, that also included the territory today Eritrea (This during colonialism ceded to the Italians first, to the British after, to preserve the kingdom despite resistance) The military title "Meridazmatch" was initially used by the rulers of Shewa until the reign of Sahle Selassie, when he and his successors adopted the royal title as well. Abreha II 7 months XI. Akawsis Kandake III (Queen) 10 5185 315 VI. Tsenfa Arad 1 6778 1278 These thirty-five sovereigns at the time of Akapta Tsenfa Arad (ed. XIII. XX. Deposed by nobility with the sanction of the. XXIV. IV. Amharic: negus [negus]) is the word for "king" in the Ethiopian Semitic languages and a title[1] which was usually bestowed upon a regional ruler by the Negusa Nagast, or "king of kings,"[2] in pre-1974 Ethiopia. XIII. Adhana I (Queen) 5 5874 374 copyright 2003-2023 Study.com. In more recent times, it was used as an honorific title bestowed on governors of the most important provinces (kingdoms): Gojjam, Begemder, Wello, Tigray and the seaward kingdom, (where the variation Bahri Negasi (Sea King), was the title of the ruler of present-day central Eritrea). The Italian lines crumbled, and at noon retreat was sounded. Adgala 30 3295 2205 Awseyo Sera II 38 4659 841 XLIII. XIII. Aglbul 8 5430 70 XXXVI. He made several inquiries to Europe seeking assistance in Technology, but they refused. Nehasset Nais (Queen) 30 3096 2404 VI. XXXII. Amey II 1 5931 431 states that the tradition was used on occasion, weakened or lapsed sometimes, and was sometimes revived to full effect after some unfortunate disputes and that the custom started in time immemorial as Ethiopian common inheritance patterns allowed all agnates to also succeed to the lands of the monarchy which however is contrary to keeping the country undivided.
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