Of the posterity of Ori up to the reign of Makeda 98 Sovereigns reigned over Ethiopia before the advent of Menelik I. I. Menelik I 25 4543 957 In 1862 Tewodros offered Britain 's Queen Victoria an alliance to destroy Islam. LX. Designated "King" (not Emperor) by the Derg while out of the country, List of governors-general of Italian East Africa, "Emperor is Crowned in Regal Splendor at African Capital", "Ethiopian Crown Prince Hears News of Succession on Radio", "Funeral brings the royals back to Ethiopia", "Ethiopia's Military Government Abolishes Monarchy and Titles", "CHAMBER CONFIRMS EMPIRE FOR ITALY; Cheers for Army and Duce Mark Session Ratifying Ethiopia's Annexation", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_emperors_of_Ethiopia&oldid=1151969938, Very little information; identity unascertained, Very little information; likely Kedus Harbe, Possibly the illegitimate son of Iyasu II, This page was last edited on 27 April 2023, at 10:21. Ethiopia: Menilek II (1889-1913) In 1855 the vigorous emperor of Ethiopia, Tewodros II, invaded the then semi-independent kingdom of Shewa. 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. XXVII. The West African nation of Ethiopia has a long political history as one of the world's oldest and most continuous empires. Thus, in the treaty of commerce signed between the United States and Ethiopia in June 1914, the ruler of Ethiopia is referred to as "His Royal Highness, Prince Lidj Yassou". A National Geographic article from 1965 called imperial Ethiopia "nominally a constitutional monarchy; in fact [it was] a benevolent autocracy".[1]. The boldest move in his age of power from 1606-1672 was making catholic Christianity the countrys official religion. XXVII. Tawasya II 21 4680 820 Abreha II 7 months Angabo II 40 4314 1186 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. VII. 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. Germa Asafar 15 6146 646 Adimo 1797-99 Sabe II 15 3644 1856 Hohey 35 3245 2255 Susenyos was an adopted child raised by a borena clan. VI. I. Mahbara Wedem The campaign was highly aimed at regional influence and a hanger for wealth. Tazer 10 5799 299 Yikuno Amlak is well known for restoring the Solomonic dynasty, which lasted until 1974. Tsawi Terhak Warada Nagash 49 4819 681 The emperor settled at his political palace located at Shewa from 1508-1540. Akawsis Kandake III (Queen) 10 5185 315 [4] Another tradition, recorded by historian Thomas Pakenham, states that this practice predates the Zagwe dynasty (which ruled from c.900 AD), and was first practiced on Debre Damo, which was captured by the 10th-century queen Yodit or "Gudit", who then isolated 200 princes there to death; however, Pakenham also notes that when questioned, the abbot of the monastery on Debre Damo knew of no such tale. Kassai had himself crowned Emperor of Ethiopia, taking the name Yohannes IV . Kaleb was the king of Axum, who had various names based on the victory and his entitlements, Hellesthaeus, Ellastheaeus, Elesbaan, Ellesboas, and Elesboem. Zagun Tsion Hegez 5 5697 197 The Fasil Ghebbi ( Amharic: ) is a fortress located in Gondar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. XIV. This is a list of legendary monarchs of Ethiopia, based on a king list provided by Ethiopian prince regent Tafari Makonnen (later known as Emperor Haile Selassie), with reference to multiple Ethiopian traditions and legends.Other Ethiopian king lists are discussed in the Other King Lists section.. Over Ethiopia's long history, multiple kingdoms and states have ruled, with one of the earliest . 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. 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. Kashta Walda Ahuhu 20 5098 402 [3] [4] See also [ edit] Emperor of Eritrea or Medri Bahri Ras Woldemichael Solomon References [ edit] Kout (son of the preceding) 50 2915 2585 Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Yakob 9 7098 1598 Of the posterity of Yekuno Amlak up to the reign of Naod 23 sovereigns ruled over Ethiopia; in all 291 sovereigns. VII. Dear Unique Masho, Please note that, Ethiopians have never called themselves Abyssinians, (Except those who oriented by or influenced by European scholars). Emperor Haile Selassie I, the last Ethiopian monarch, would end the 3,000 years odyssey of the Solomonic dynasty through ashes and rubles. Negus Tafari Makonnen Dawit 5 7216 1716 VIII. He is well known for two things. Egwala Sion 1799-1818 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. He made several inquiries to Europe seeking assistance in Technology, but they refused. The Ethiopian Birr (ETB) is the national currency of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. On the death of Tewodros in 1868, Sahle Mariam, as negus of Shewa, aspired to the position of emperor, but he was not the only claimant. Awseya Tarakos 12 5055 445 Etiypus II 30 3800 1700 IX. Sannib II 5 4269 1231 Boeda Maryam 10 6970 1470 LXV. Amen Asero 16 4857 643 DYNASTY OF ATSE (EMPEROR) KALEB UNTIL GEDAJAN, I. Kaleb 30 6023 523 As soon as he came to power, he dismissed Catholic missionaries and relied on Muslim rulers of the coastal regions to terminate all contact with the European powers. 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). His son, emperor Gelawedwos, took over the power; thus, gran was killed in 1543. XXX. X. Senuka I 17 3817 1683 [11] LI. The empress was the daughter of a Muslim king Hadiya sultanate throughout the late 15th and the early 16th. The son of the Sahle Selassie, the king of Shewa, Darge Sahle Selassie was an able general. Hermantu I 5 months Metwa Germa Asfar 9 5594 94 The steles were written in Greek, Sabaean, and Geez. II. XLIX. A settlement after the battle canceled the Treaty of Wichale and acknowledged the full sovereignty and independence of Ethiopia, but the Italians were allowed to retain Eritrea. III. Aglbul 8 5430 70 Gabra Maskal 14 6037 537 VI. The first 12 families arrived in 1963, but after the overthrow of the emperor by Mengistu Haile Mariam, a Marxist military leader, the land was whittled down to 11 hectares. X Serada 16 5621 121 XLVII. Ethiopian biologist and public health official. Blessed love to all JAH PEOPLE. XXII. Only their failure to capture the royal compound at Amba Geshen slowed the Muslims down. From this period dates the re-establishment of the empire, and the rapid extension of the powers of its sovereigns. XXXIV. XVIII. XIII. 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. VII. Of the valley nobility, he claimed paternal descent from Emperor Fasilides, by way of one of the aforementioned emperor's daughters. Gasiyo Eskikatir In the end, the Mahdist Sudanese killed Yohannes at the battle of Gallabat in 1889 Metemma. His grandmother was Empress Eleni. Deposed by nobility with the sanction of the. Wal Wal was located 50 miles inside Ethiopia. III. G.C.M.G., L.L.D. Emperor Tewodros committed suicide, realizing his hopeless position. XXXV. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Menilek-II, GlobalSecurity.org - Biography of Menelik II, Menelik II - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up). Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. With Italy's entry on the side of the Axis Powers in World War II, the African part of the British Empire aided Haile Selassie and anti-Italian Ethiopian forces in the East African campaign. According to history, the former dynasty before the foundation of the Zagwe dynasty by Mera Tekilehimano was the Axumite emperor Dil Naod. Djan I 80 1386 4114 Senefrou 20 1466 4034 African Origin of the Olympics: The Black Greeks, Moorish Kings of England: King James VI and I of Scotland and England 1566 1625 and his daughter, The Jews, the Hebrews and the Israelites: Not Your Same Old Same Old By Bishop, Black Arab Kuwaitis and White Arabized Kuwaitis, Charlemagne, the Moor and the Negrito Royalty of the Holy Roman Empire Marc Washingtons Perspectives, African Roots of Famous Euro-American Families, JENdA: A Journal of African Women Studies & Culture. Rakhu 30 3385 2115 During this period Italy carried out a program of public works, concentrating especially on highways and on agricultural and industrial development. Jan Asagad 1 6781 1281 In this lesson, we are going to explore the history of the rulers of Ethiopia and see how their power changed over time. XLVIII. Abralyus Wiyankihi II 32 4712 788 VII. III. He set an agreement with the British to let them through the areas of Tigray, for compensation many weapons, and money in exchange. Wedma Asfare 10 6865 1365 IV. Both texts agreed that in the case of differences the Amharic text was to prevail. Amharic ngus, from Geez nga nagat king of kings. Even though his exact Birthdate is still under severe uncertainty, the timing is between 1300-1285. Originally his name was Kassa. Minas 4 7055 1555. Tsebah Mahana Kristos 3 5936 436 Manturay 35 3355 2145 Tafari Makonnen, G.C.B.. XLIV. XXIV. He is also known as Malak Seged III. Kings of Aksum and Dmt are listed separately due to numerous gaps and large flexibility in chronology. IV. Dinedad 10 5460 40 LV. He also often served as a regent in the emperors absence. Commander of the Order of the Star of Ethiopia II. Arkamen II 10 5195 305 XXXVIII. IX. Riti 1 5875 375 XXII. Ethiopia has a rich and fascinating cultural heritage structured around water. He was determined to make Ethiopia a Muslim country and redress the injustice in Muslim society. XXII. However, the 1995 Constitution of Ethiopia confirmed the abolition of the monarchy. Aizar Eskakatir 1/2 day Fascinated by modernity, Menelik II played a major role in modernizing Ethiopia. I am very glad that you have asked me about the history of Abyssinia. Gabra Kristos 1832 The facts of this legend are disputed, but belief in the reign of Menelik I had important impacts on Ethiopia. Abreha Atsbeha (partly with his mother) 26 5832 332 Asguagum 5 6230 730 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. Arfed Gebra Maskal 4 5869 369 For five years (1936-41) Ethiopia was joined to Eritrea and Italian Somaliland to form Italian East Africa. XI. V. Kedme Asagad 1 6780 1280 LIST OF ETHIOPIAN KINGS BY H.I.H TAFARI MAKONEN (EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE I) September 30, 2008 Don Jaide 16 Comments Spread the love LIST OF ETHIOPIAN KINGS by H.I.H. Kasiyope (Queen) 19 3629 1890 Names in italics indicate rulers who were usurpers or not widely recognized. Kostantinos 28 6065 565 Early in the subsequent campaigns, Haile Malakot died, and Sahle Mariam was captured and taken to the emperors mountain stronghold, Amba Magdela. The Derg offered the throne to Haile Selassie's son Amha Selassie, who understandably mistrustful of the Derg refused to return to Ethiopia to rule. 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. XII. Pinotsem I 17 4386 1114 Revenues from the periphery were used to modernize the new capital of Addis Ababa, to open schools and hospitals, and to build communication networks. Pinotsem II 41 4427 1073 VII. May this reach my honourable friend Mr. Rey. The West African nation of Ethiopia has a distinguished history. 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. XXX. On March 9, 1889, with victory in his grasp, he was shot and killed at Metema. Most archeologists agree that this region is the birthplace of humanity, based on fossil evidence of our. Messelme Kerarmer 8 5351 149 (Regent & Heir) 1916 XXIII. XXV. Baeda Maryam 1795- 97 Recommended Lists: Ethiopia 4 Yohannes IV VI. Zeenabzamin 58 1524 3976 When Tafari Makonnen became Emperor of Ethiopia as Haile Selassie I, Menen Asfaw was crowned as Empress at his side. He lost his mother on their way to England. It was the second-to-last country in Africa to use the title of emperor, as after it came the short-lived Central African Empire, which lasted between 1976 and 1979 under Emperor Bokassa I. Sahle Mariam stood six feet tall and had a dark complexion and fine white teeth, but smallpox had left its marks on his face. XIII. Amoy 21 4040 1460 Gannkam 83 1179 4321 Talatam 21 6267 767 Johannes III 1840-41 Elaryan 80 1664 3836 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). First Known Use: 1594, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Negus&oldid=1152641574, This page was last edited on 1 May 2023, at 13:03. Galawdewos ( Ge'ez: , 1521/1522 - 23 March 1559) also known as Mar Gelawdewos [3] ( Amharic: ), was Emperor of Ethiopia from 3 September 1540 until his death in 1559, and a member of the Solomonic dynasty. For legendary and archeologically unverified rulers of Ethiopian tradition, see List of legendary monarchs of Ethiopia. by C.F. Spanish Proverb:- Africa empieza en los Pirineos. II. Wiyankihi I 9 4369 1131 Advenz 20 6123 623 XIV. Herhator I 20 3770 1730 Kharid 72 1871 3629 Centuries after Menelik I, the Axumite kingdom, which descended directly from Menelik I, collapsed and in turn gave rise to the Zagwe dynasty. XVII. XV. By the time of Yohanness death, Sahle Mariam had emerged as the strongest man in Ethiopia and was able to assume the imperial crown for which he had waited so long. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Piori II 15 3904 1596 XIII. V. Gariak II 60 1306 4194 XLIX. Fere Sanay 23 6103 603 Milanos 62 2183 3317 Following this began the time known among Ethiopian Historians as Zemene Mesafint (the era of warlords). Due to lack of primary materials, it is not possible as of 2006[update] to determine which theory is the more plausible. 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. XXVI. XXIII. The crushing defeat of a European army greatly enhanced Menileks international reputation, causing a host of foreign advisers, ambassadors, emissaries, and adventurers to flow into the country. Sahle Mariam declared himself emperor of Ethiopia on March 25, taking the name Menilek II, and at Wichale (or Ucciali, as the Italians called it) in Wallo on May 2 he signed a treaty of amity and commerce granting Italy rule over Eritrea. The battle of Adwa, fought between fascist Italy and Ethiopia, was the deciding moment for Ethiopias freedom against the shackles of colonialism. Hesba Nafi 4 6918 1418 XXIX. He later became the governor of Shewa and an advisor to his nephew, Menelik II, or Sahle Maryam, the emperor of Ethiopia. VIII. XLIII. By the time Ezana got older, Frumentious was already spreading influence about Christianity; Ezana was one of his influences. 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. To this day, these 11 rock-hewn churches of Lalibela stand upright to show the architectural genius of the King and Saint Lalibela. We call this the Solomonic Dynasty, which managed to hold off European colonialism and lasted until 1974. 1530-31 - Muslim leader Ahmad Gran conquers much of Ethiopia. His claim to the throne was also helped by his marriage to that king's daughter, even though Ethiopians commonly do not acknowledge claims from the distaff side. XXXV. History and many individuals described him as an enigmatic emperor who could act out of the former traditional ways of many kingdoms. XXXIII. XII. From this auspicious start, Ethiopia continued to grow as a major world power. Kolas II (Kaletro) 10 5215 285 Rome believed that as few as 35,000 soldiers could control Ethiopia, but it was proved wrong on March 1, 1896, at the Battle of Adwa, where Gen. Oreste Baratieri led 14,500 Italian troops on a poorly organized attack against Menileks well-armed host of some 100,000 fighters. In contrast, Kaleb stands out for his robust external geopolitical policies of Christianity. VII. III. Aktissanis 10 3969 1531 Neber 30 3045 2455 [26] History Hadina (Queen) 10 5138 362 III. Bazen Before Christ 8 5500 Bassyo 7 5175 325 Although only 21 years of age, he was able to displace Bezebeh, who had been appointed ruler by the emperor in 1859, and subsequently declared himself negus of the province. Tsaham Laknduga 9 5779 279 XXVIII. Nehasset Nais (Queen) 30 3096 2404 Susenyos was an adopted child raised by a borena clan. V. Hatosza Bahr Asaged 28 5578 78 Italy under Benito Mussolini attacked Ethiopia in 1935, starting the Second Italo-Ethiopian War. Harbay 8 6753 1253. XXVII. Of the posterity of Mara Takla Haymanot (whose regnal name was Zagwe) until the reign of Harbay 11 sovereigns reigned over Ethiopia; 268 sovereigns in all. Alameda 8 5986 486 I. Sartu Tsenfa Assegd 21 5530 30 XXI. Affar 50 2121 3379 Lalibela built ten rock-hewn churches, interconnected through internal passageways. L. Agabu Baseheran 10 5323 177 Resistance to the occupation continued, however. 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. XVII. Nalke 5 5480 20 Asfehi Asfeha 14 5747 247 Naod 13 7000 1500. VI. Nicotnis Kandake V 10 5475 25 XXV. Nuatmeawn 4 4829 671 Its like a teacher waved a magic wand and did the work for me. Erda Amen Awseya 6 4825 675 Menelik of Shewa, who descended from Solomonic emperors directly paternally through the Shewan Branch (junior only to the Gondar line), ascended the imperial throne following Yohannes IV's death, thus purporting to restore the male-line Solomonic tradition. Ori (or Aram) II 30 3889 1611 XXXI. XIX. Create your account. XI. [5] XX. 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) : 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. Yohannes contributed a lot to the system of the country, such as. He was born in the district of Lasta, which is the power base for the Zagwe dynasty. In May 1963, Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia received delegates from 32 African nations to establish the OAU. by It was under the Solomonic emperors that the formal Ethiopian Empire would be founded. King Mara Takla Haymanot, the emperor and founder of the Zagwe dynasty variously called Mararah and Takla Haymanot by many Ethiopian Kings. HIM Haile Selassie I 1930-1974. LIX. H.I.H. Djan II 60 1446 4054 VII. IX. Sir Robert Napier, the commander, paid money and weapons to Kassa, a dejazmatch (earl) of Tigray, in order to secure passage inland, and on April 10, on the plains below mba Maryam (or Mekdela), British troops defeated a small imperial force. Kanaz Psmis (son of preceding) 13 5068 432 Emperors of Ethiopia The West African nation of Ethiopia has a distinguished history. An old priest reviewed him as Kaleb was a man of Lasta, and his palace was a bugna where it is known that Gebre Mesqel Lalibela had later established his center. Thus, many kings stand out for their courageous and bold moves as if Ezana stands out for being the first Christian monarch. Tsegay Beze Wark 4 5712 212 Ramenkoperm 14 4457 1043 XV. Traditionally, Ethiopians claim that the first emperor of Ethiopia was a semi-mythical figure named Menelik I. Menelik I was said to be the offspring of King Solomon of Jerusalem and the Queen of Sheba, ruler of a kingdom in either Yemen or Ethiopia. III. Massaherta 16 4443 1057 Atserk Amen V 10 5148 352 XXXVI. Victor Emmanuel's claim to emperorship was not entirely accepted, with the Soviet Union never considering the Italian conquest legitimate, and Haile Selassie continuing to contest the occupation from exile in the United Kingdom. Sanay 10 5401 99 One of Ethiopias greatest rulers, he expanded the empire almost to its present-day borders, repelled an Italian invasion in the Battle of Adwa in 1896, and carried out a wide-ranging program of modernization. copyright 2003-2023 Study.com. Dagena Mikael 26 6182 682 Salayba 9 5978 478 Aruas (daughter of preceding) 7 months 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). 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. 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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. XI. XXIV. Libne Dingel suffered through the aftermath of grans invasion; thus, his faith was frequently tasted. Which one do you think is the one Moses defeated, as recorded by Josephus? The crown name Menilek II was significant: Menilek I was the legendary son of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba (Makeda). Makaws 70 2041 3459 LXIV. XVIII. Lidiya is a 24-year-old writer who has been writing since the age of 12. Akate (Za Sagado) IV 20 4244 1256 IV. The position of the emperor and the line of succession were strictly defined in both of the constitutions adopted during the reign of Haile Selassie: the one adopted on July 16, 1931; and the revised one of November 1955. XIX. Fasil was a member of the Solomonic dynasty that had been coming down to generations through his father Susenyos I and his mother empress, Wald Saala Fasil. He died in the Battle of Metema, while invading Sudan. XIII. LXVII. Habassi 40 2955 2545 Gadagosh 13 6280 780 Most archeologists agree that this region is the birthplace of humanity, based on fossil evidence of our most ancient ancestors. Axum eventually lost its power and was overthrown by the Zagwe dynasty, who ruled between the 10th and 13th centuries. 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. Your email address will not be published.