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Encyclopedia > Rulers and Heads of State of Ethiopia

The following is a list of rulers and heads of state of Ethiopia since the Zagwe dynasty. Aksumite kings and kings of Dʿmt are not included due to numerous gaps and large flexibility in chronology. The Zagwe Dynasty ruled Ethiopia from the end of the Kingdom of Axum to 1270, when Yekuno Amlak defeated and killed the last Zagwe king in battle. ... Kings during the zenith of the Kingdom of Axum The following based on S.C. Munro-Hay, Aksum (Edinburgh: University Press, 1991), pp. ... Dmt is the Sabaean name for a kingdom on the northern Ethiopian plateau that existed from around 800 BC until it was united in the Aksum kingdom around the birth of Jesus. ...


(Names in italics indicate rulers who were usurpers or not widely recognized)

Term Birth Name Throne Name Notes
Zagwe dynasty
There is no current consensus on the precise terms of the rulers of the Zagwe dynasty Mara Takla Haymanot
Tatadim
Jan Seyum
Germa Seyum
Yemrehana Krestos
Kedus Harbe
Gebra Maskal Lalibela
Na'akueto La'ab
Yetbarak
Mairari
Harbai
Solomonid dynasty
1270 to 1285 Yekuno Amlak Tasfa Iyasus
1285 to 1294 Yagbe'u Seyon Salomon I
1294 to 1295 Senfa Ared IV
1295 to 1296 Hezba Asgad
1296 to 1297 Qedma Asgad
1297 to 1298 Jin Asgad
1298 to 1299 Saba Asgad
1299 to 1314 Wedem Arad
1314 to 1344 Amda Seyon I Gabra Masqal I
1344 to 1372 Newaya Krestos Sayfa Ar`ed
1372 to 1382 Newaya Maryam Wedem Asfare; or
Gemma Asfare
1382 to 1413 Dawit I
1413 to 1414 Tewodros I Walda Ambasa Ruled 9 months
1414 to 1429 Yeshaq I
(Isaac)
Gabra Masqal II
1429 to 1430 Andreyas
(Andrew)
1430 to 1433 Takla Maryam Hezba Nan
1433 Sarwe Iyasus Mehreka Nan
1433 to 1434 Amda Iyasus Badel Nan
1434 to 1468 Zara Yaqob Kuestantinos I
(Constantine I)
Dating becomes certain here
1468 to 1478 Baeda Maryam I
1478 to 1494 Eskander Constantine II
1494 Amda Seyon II
1494 to 1508 Na'od
1508 to 1540 Dawit II
(David II)
Lebna Dengel
1540 to 1559 Gelawdewos
(Claudius)
Asnaf Sagad I
1559 to 1563 Menas Admas Sagad I
1563 to 1597 Sarsa Dengel Malak Sagad I
1597 to 1603 Yaqob
(Jacob)
Malak Sagad II
1603 to 1604 Za Dengel Asnaf Sagad II
1604 to 1607 Yaqob
(Jacob)
Malak Sagad II Restored
1607 to 1632 Susenyos Malak Sagad III Crowned March 18, 1608
1632 to 1667 Fasilides
(Basilides)
`Alam Sagad
1667 to 1682 Yohannes I
(John I)
19 July 1682 to
13 October 1706
Iyasus I
(Iyasus the Great)
Adyam Sagad II
1685 Yeshaq Iyasu ? A rebel
27 March 1706 to
30 June 1708
Tekle Haymanot I Le`al Sagad
September 1707 Amda Seyon A rebel
1 July 1708 to
14 October 1711
Tewoflos
(Theophilus)
Walda Ambasa
1709 to July 1710 Nebahne Yohannes A rebel
14 October 1711 to 19 February 1716 Yostos
(Justus)
Sahay Sagad Not of the Solomonid dynasty; overthrew Tewoflos.
8 February 1716 to 18 May 1721 Dawit III Adabar Sagad
18 May 1721 to 1730 Bakaffa Asma Sagad or
Masih Sagad
19 September 1730 to 26 June 1755 Iyasus II
(Jesus II)
Adyam Sagad
1736 to 1737 Hezqeyas A rebel
Era of the Princes
26 June 1755 to
7 May 1769
Iyoas
(Joas)
7 May to
18 October 1769
Yohannes II
(John II)
18 October 1769 to June 1770 Tekle Haymanot II
June to December 1770 Susenyos II
18 October 1769 to 13 April 1777 Tekle Haymanot II Restored
13 April 1777 to 20 July 1779 Salomon II
(Solomon II)
20 July 1779 to 8 February 1784 Tekle Giyorgis
16 February 1784 to 24 April 1788 Iyasus III
(Jesus III)
1787 to 1788 Iyasus In opposition to Iyasus III
1787 to 1788 Baeda Maryam In opposition to Iyasus III
February 1788 to 1789 Tekle Haymanot In opposition to Iyasus III
24 April 1788 to 26 July 1789 Tekle Giyorgis Restored
26 July 1789 to January 1794 Hezqeyas
(Hezekiah)
January 1794 to 15 April 1795 Tekle Giyorgis Restored
15 April to December 1795 Baeda Maryam II
December 1795 to 20 May 1796 Tekle Giyorgis Restored
20 May 1796 to 15 July 1797 Salomon III
(Solomon III)
18 August 1797 to 4 January 1798 Yonas
(Jonah)
4 January 1798 to 20 May 1799 Tekle Giyorgis Restored
20 May 1799 to 1799 Salomon III
(Solomon III)
Restored
1799 to 24 March 1800 Demetros
(Demetrius)
24 March to June 1800 Tekle Giyorgis Restored
June 1800 to June 1801 Demetros Restored
June 1801 to 3 June 1818 Egwale Seyon
19 June 1818 to 3 June 1821 Iyoas II
(Joas II)
3 June 1821 to April 1826 Gigar
April 1826 Baeda Maryam III
April 1826 to 18 June 1830 Gigar Restored
18 June 1830 to 18 March 1832 Iyasus IV
(Jesus IV)
18 March 1832 to 1832 Gebre Krestos
1832 Sahla Dengel
1832 to 8 June 1832 Gebre Krestos Restored
October 1832 to 29 August 1840 Sahla Dengel Restored
1832 Egwale Anbesa A rebel
30 August 1840 to October 1841 Yohannes III
(John III)
October 1841 to 1845 Sahle Dengel Restored
1845 Yohannes III
(John III)
Restored
1845 to 1850 Sahle Dengel Restored
1850 to 1851 Yohannes III
(John III)
Restored
1851 to 11 February 1855 Sahle Dengel Restored
Tewodros Dynasty
9 February 1855 to 13 April 1868 Kasse Hailu Tewodros II
(Theodore II)
Zagwe Dynasty
11 June 1868 to 11 July 1871 Wagshum Gobeze Tekle Giyorgis II
Tigray Dynasty
11 July 1871 to 9 March 1889 Kassa Mercha Yohannes IV
(John IV)
Solomonid Dynasty
9 March 1889 to 12 December 1913 Sahle Maryam Menelik II King of Shewa before becoming Emperor
12 December 1913 to 27 September 1916 Lij Kifle Yaqub Iyasu V Never crowned; deposed by nobles with the sanction of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
27 September 1916 to 2 April 1930 Askala Maryam Zauditu, Empress
2 April 1930 to 2 May 1936 Tafari Makonnen Emperor Haile Selassie Crowned 2 November 1930
Italian occupation
9 May 1936 to 5 May 1941 Victor Emmanuel III of Italy, Claimed title "Emperor of Ethiopia" Not universally recognised. Renounced title in 1943.
Solomonid Dynasty
5 May 1941 to 12 September 1974 Tafari Mekonnen Haile Selassie Restored; later deposed by the Derg
12 September 1974 Asfa Wossen Amha Selassie Designated by the Derg, did not take office (Proclaimed Emperor-in-Exile April 1989, died February 1997)
Tenure Incumbent Affiliation Notes
People’s Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
12 September 1974 to 17 November 1974 Aman Mikael Andom, Chairman of the Provisional Military Administrative Council Mil
17 November 1974 to 28 November 1974 Mengistu Haile Mariam, Chairman of the Provisional Military Administrative Council Mil 1st Term
28 November 1974 to 3 February 1977 Tafari Benti, Chairman of the Provisional Military Administrative Council Mil
11 February 1977 to 10 September 1987 Mengistu Haile Mariam, Chairman of the Provisional Military Administrative Council Mil/EWP 2nd Term
10 September 1987 to 21 May 1991 Mengistu Haile Mariam, President EWP
21 May 1991 to 27 May 1991 Tesfaye Gebre Kidan, acting President EWP
Ethiopia    ኢትዮጵያ   (Ityop’iya)
27 May 1991 to 28 May 1991 Tesfaye Gebre Kidan, acting President EWP
28 May 1991 to 22 August 1995 Meles Zenawi, interim President TPLF/EPRDF
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
የኢትዮጵያ ፈደራላዊ ዲሞክራሲያዊ ሪፐብሊክ   (Ityop’iya Federalawi Demokrasiyawi Ripeblik)
22 August 1995 to 8 October 2001 Negasso Gidada, President OPDO
8 October 2001 to present Girma Wolde-Giyorgis Lucha, President EPRDF

The Zagwe Dynasty ruled Ethiopia from the end of the Kingdom of Axum to 1270, when Yekuno Amlak defeated and killed the last Zagwe king in battle. ... Mara Takla Haymanot was negus of Ethiopia, and the founder of the Zagwe dynasty. ... Tatadim was negus of Ethiopia, and a member of the Zagwe dynasty. ... Jan Seyum was negus of Ethiopia, and a member of the Zagwe dynasty. ... Germa Seyum was negus of Ethiopia, and a member of the Zagwe dynasty. ... Yemrehana Krestos (called Abraham by Francisco Alvarez) was negus of Ethiopia, and a member of the Zagwe dynasty. ... Kedus Harbe was negus negust of Ethiopia, and a member of the Zagwe dynasty. ... Gebra Maskal Lalibela (also simply called Lalibela) was negus of Ethiopia, and a member of the Zagwe dynasty; he is also considered a saint by the Ethiopian church. ... Naakueto Laab was negus of Ethiopia, and a member of the Zagwe dynasty. ... Yetbarak was of Ethiopia, and a member of the Zagwe dynasty. ... Mairari was negus of Ethiopia, and some records list him as a member of the Zagwe dynasty. ... Harbai was negus of Ethiopia, and some records list him as a member of the Zagwe dynasty. ... The Solomonid dynasty is the traditional royal house of Ethiopia, claiming descent from King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, who is said to have given birth to the traditional first king Menelik I after her Biblically-described visit to Solomon in Jerusalem. ... For broader historical context, see 1270s and 13th century. ... For broader historical context, see 1280s and 13th century. ... Emperor Yekuno Amlak (throne name Tasfa Iyasus) was negus negust (1270 - 1285) of Ethiopia and founder of the Solomonid dynasty. ... For broader historical context, see 1280s and 13th century. ... For broader historical context, see 1290s and 13th century. ... Emperor Yagbeu Seyon (throne name Salomon) was negus negust (1285 - 1294) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... For broader historical context, see 1290s and 13th century. ... Events Mongol leader Ghazan Khan is converted to Islam, ending a line of Tantric Buddhist leaders. ... Senfa Ared IV was negus negust (1294 - 1295) of Ethiopia. ... Events Mongol leader Ghazan Khan is converted to Islam, ending a line of Tantric Buddhist leaders. ... Events March 30 - Edward I stormed Berwick-upon-Tweed, sacking the then Scottish border town with much bloodshed. ... Senfa Ared IV was negus negust (1294 - 1295) of Ethiopia. ... Events March 30 - Edward I stormed Berwick-upon-Tweed, sacking the then Scottish border town with much bloodshed. ... Events 8 January - Monaco gains independence. ... Senfa Ared IV was negus negust (1294 - 1295) of Ethiopia. ... Events 8 January - Monaco gains independence. ... Events July 2 - The Battle of Göllheim is fought between Albert I of Habsburg and Adolf of Nassau-Weilburg. ... Senfa Ared IV was negus negust (1294 - 1295) of Ethiopia. ... Events July 2 - The Battle of Göllheim is fought between Albert I of Habsburg and Adolf of Nassau-Weilburg. ... Events Osman I declares the independence of the Ottoman Principality The County of Holland is annexed by the County of Hainaut April 1, 1299 Kings Towne on the River Hull granted city status by Royal Charter of King Edward I of England. ... Senfa Ared IV was negus negust (1294 - 1295) of Ethiopia. ... Events Osman I declares the independence of the Ottoman Principality The County of Holland is annexed by the County of Hainaut April 1, 1299 Kings Towne on the River Hull granted city status by Royal Charter of King Edward I of England. ... Events June 24 - Battle of Bannockburn. ... Wedem Arad was negus (1299 - 1314) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... Events June 24 - Battle of Bannockburn. ... Events English king Edward III introduces three new gold coins, the florin. ... Seyon one of the great swimmers to emerge from Sri Lanka. ... Events English king Edward III introduces three new gold coins, the florin. ... Events In this year, the city of Aachen, Germany begins adding a Roman numeral Anno Domini date to a few of its coins. ... Newaya Krestos (throne name Sayfa Ar`ed) was negus negust (1344 - 1372) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... Events In this year, the city of Aachen, Germany begins adding a Roman numeral Anno Domini date to a few of its coins. ... Events End of the reign of Emperor Go-Enyu of Japan, fifth and last of the Northern Ashikaga Pretenders Emperor Go-Komatsu ascends to the throne of Japan John Wyclifs teachings are condemned by the Synod of London. ... Newaya Maryam (throne name Wedem Asfare or Gemma Asfare) was (1372 - 1382) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... Events End of the reign of Emperor Go-Enyu of Japan, fifth and last of the Northern Ashikaga Pretenders Emperor Go-Komatsu ascends to the throne of Japan John Wyclifs teachings are condemned by the Synod of London. ... // Events March 20 - Henry V becomes King of England Project of Annals of Joseon Dynasty began. ... Dawit I was negus (1382 - 1413) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... // Events March 20 - Henry V becomes King of England Project of Annals of Joseon Dynasty began. ... // Events Council of Constance begins. ... Tewodros I (throne name Walda Ambasa) was negus (1413 - 1414) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... // Events Council of Constance begins. ... Events January 10 - Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, founds the European Order of the Golden Fleece February 12 - Battle of Rouvray (or of the Herrings). English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the Earl of Suffolks army at Orleans from attack by... Yeshaq I or Isaac (throne name Gabra Masqal II) was negus (1414 - 1429) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... Events January 10 - Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, founds the European Order of the Golden Fleece February 12 - Battle of Rouvray (or of the Herrings). English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the Earl of Suffolks army at Orleans from attack by... // Events May 23 - Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne The Ottoman Empire captures Thessalonica from the Venetians First use of optical methods in the creation of Art A map of Europe in 1430. ... Andreyas or Andrew was (1429 - 1430) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... // Events May 23 - Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne The Ottoman Empire captures Thessalonica from the Venetians First use of optical methods in the creation of Art A map of Europe in 1430. ... Events Births June 23 - Francis II, Duke of Brittany Kettil Karlsson Vasa, later Regent of Sweden. ... Takla Maryam (throne name Hezba Nan) was (1430 - 1433) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... Events Births June 23 - Francis II, Duke of Brittany Kettil Karlsson Vasa, later Regent of Sweden. ... Sarwe Iyasus (Geez, Army of Joshua) was (throne name Mehreka Nan) (1433) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... Events Births June 23 - Francis II, Duke of Brittany Kettil Karlsson Vasa, later Regent of Sweden. ... Events May 30, Battle of Lipany in the Hussite Wars Jan van Eyck paints the wedding of Giovanni Arnoflini The Honorable Passing of Arms at the bridge of Obrigo The Portuguese reach Cape Bojador in Western Sahara. ... Amda Iyasus (throne name Badel Nan) was negus negust (1433 - 1434) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... Events May 30, Battle of Lipany in the Hussite Wars Jan van Eyck paints the wedding of Giovanni Arnoflini The Honorable Passing of Arms at the bridge of Obrigo The Portuguese reach Cape Bojador in Western Sahara. ... Events Baeda Maryam succeeds his father Zara Yaqob as Emperor of Ethiopia Battle of RigómezÅ‘ Births February 29 - Pope Paul III (died 1549) Juan del Encina, Spanish poet, dramatist and composer Charles I of Savoy John, Elector of Saxony (died 1532) Juan de Zumárraga, Spanish Franciscan prelate and... Zara Yaqob (throne name Kuestantinos I or Constantine I) (1399 - 1468) was negus (1434 - 1468) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... Events Baeda Maryam succeeds his father Zara Yaqob as Emperor of Ethiopia Battle of RigómezÅ‘ Births February 29 - Pope Paul III (died 1549) Juan del Encina, Spanish poet, dramatist and composer Charles I of Savoy John, Elector of Saxony (died 1532) Juan de Zumárraga, Spanish Franciscan prelate and... Events February 18 - George, Duke of Clarence, convicted of treason against his older brother Edward IV of England, is privately executed in the Tower of London. ... Baeda Maryam (He who is in the Hand of Mary) (1448 - 1478) was negus (1468 - 1478) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... Events February 18 - George, Duke of Clarence, convicted of treason against his older brother Edward IV of England, is privately executed in the Tower of London. ... 1494 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Eskander (or Alexander) (1472 - 1494) was negus (1478 - 1494) of Ethiopia (throne name Constantine II), and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... 1494 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Amda Seyon II was negus negust (1494) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... 1494 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1508 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Naod was negus (1494 - 1508) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... 1508 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Events January 6 - King Henry VIII of England marries Anne of Cleves, his fourth Queen consort. ... Dawit II or David II, better known by his throne name Lebna Dengel (1501 - September 2, 1540) was negus negust (1508 - 1540) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... Events January 6 - King Henry VIII of England marries Anne of Cleves, his fourth Queen consort. ... Events January 15 - Elizabeth I of England is crowned in Westminster Abbey. ... Gelawdewos or Claudius (1522 - March 23, 1559) was negus (throne name Asnaf Sagad I) (1540 - 1559) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... Events January 15 - Elizabeth I of England is crowned in Westminster Abbey. ... Events February 1 - Sarsa Dengel succeeds his father Menas as Emperor of Ethiopia February 18 - The Duke of Guise is assassinated while besieging Orléans March - Peace of Amboise. ... Menas (throne name Admas Sagad I) was negus (1559 - February 1, 1563) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... Events February 1 - Sarsa Dengel succeeds his father Menas as Emperor of Ethiopia February 18 - The Duke of Guise is assassinated while besieging Orléans March - Peace of Amboise. ... Events 17 January - A court case in Guildford recorded evidence that a certain plot of land was used for playing “kreckett” (i. ... Sarsa Dengel (Amharic Sprout of the Virgin) (1550 - 1597) was negus (throne name Malak Sagad I) (1563 - 1597) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... Events 17 January - A court case in Guildford recorded evidence that a certain plot of land was used for playing “kreckett” (i. ... King James I of England/VII of Scotland, the first monarch to rule the Kingdoms of England and Scotland at the same time Events March - Samuel de Champlain, French explorer, sails to Canada March 24 - Elizabeth I of England dies and is succeeded by her cousin King James I of... Yaqob or Jacob was negus (throne name Malak Sagad II) (1597 - 1603; 1604 - 1607) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... King James I of England/VII of Scotland, the first monarch to rule the Kingdoms of England and Scotland at the same time Events March - Samuel de Champlain, French explorer, sails to Canada March 24 - Elizabeth I of England dies and is succeeded by her cousin King James I of... Events January 14 – Hampton Court conference with James I of England, the Anglican bishops and representatives of Puritans September 20 – Capture of Ostend by Spanish forces under Ambrosio Spinola after a three year siege. ... Za Dengel was negus (throne name Asnaf Sagad II) (1603 - 1604) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... Events January 14 – Hampton Court conference with James I of England, the Anglican bishops and representatives of Puritans September 20 – Capture of Ostend by Spanish forces under Ambrosio Spinola after a three year siege. ... Events January 20 - Tidal wave swept along the Bristol Channel, killing 2000 people. ... Yaqob or Jacob was negus (throne name Malak Sagad II) (1597 - 1603; 1604 - 1607) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... Events January 20 - Tidal wave swept along the Bristol Channel, killing 2000 people. ... See also: 1632 (novel) Events February 22 - Galileos Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems is published July 23 - 300 colonists for New France depart Dieppe November 8 - Wladyslaw IV Waza elected king of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth after Zygmunt III Waza death November 16 - Battle of Lützen... Susenyos (also Sissinios, as in Greek; throne name Malak Sagad III; 1572 - September 7, 1632) was (1607 - 1632) of Ethiopia. ... March 18 is the 77th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (78th in leap years). ... Events March 18 - Sissinios formally crowned Emperor of Ethiopia May 14 - Protestant Union founded in Auhausen. ... See also: 1632 (novel) Events February 22 - Galileos Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems is published July 23 - 300 colonists for New France depart Dieppe November 8 - Wladyslaw IV Waza elected king of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth after Zygmunt III Waza death November 16 - Battle of Lützen... // Events January 20 - Poland cedes Kyiv, Smolensk, and eastern Ukraine to Russia in the Treaty of Andrusovo that put a final end to the Deluge, and Poland lost its status as a Central European power. ... Fasilides or Basilides (throne name `Alam Sagad), b at Magazaz, Shewa, in 1603 before 10 November, was (1632 - October 18, 1667) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... // Events January 20 - Poland cedes Kyiv, Smolensk, and eastern Ukraine to Russia in the Treaty of Andrusovo that put a final end to the Deluge, and Poland lost its status as a Central European power. ... Events March 11 – Chelsea hospital for soldiers is founded in England May 6 - Louis XIV of France moves his court to Versailles. ... Yohannes I or John I was negus (1667 - 1682) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... July 19 is the 200th day (201st in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 165 days remaining. ... Events March 11 – Chelsea hospital for soldiers is founded in England May 6 - Louis XIV of France moves his court to Versailles. ... October 13 is the 286th day of the year (287th in leap years). ... Events March 27 - Concluding that Emperor Iyasus I of Ethiopia had abdicated by retiring to a monastery, a council of high officials appoint Tekle Haymanot I Emperor of Ethiopia May 23 - Battle of Ramillies September 7 - The Battle of Turin in the War of Spanish Succession - forces of Austria and... Iyasus I (or Jesus I), also known as Iyasus the Great, was negus (throne name Adyam Sagad II) (19 July 1682 - 13 October 1706) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... Events February 6 - James Stuart, Duke of York becomes King James II of England and Ireland and King James VII of Scotland. ... Yeshaq Iyasu claimed the title (1685) of Ethiopia, supported by general Walle, and Tabdan the Hermit of Guondj who were enemies of Emperor Iyasu the Great. ... March 27 is the 86th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (87th in Leap years). ... Events March 27 - Concluding that Emperor Iyasus I of Ethiopia had abdicated by retiring to a monastery, a council of high officials appoint Tekle Haymanot I Emperor of Ethiopia May 23 - Battle of Ramillies September 7 - The Battle of Turin in the War of Spanish Succession - forces of Austria and... June 30 is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 184 days remaining. ... // Events March 23 - James Francis Edward Stuart lands at the Firth of Forth July 1 - Tewoflos becomes Emperor of Ethiopia September 28 - Peter the Great defeats the Swedes at the Battle of Lesnaya Kandahar conquered by Mir Wais In Masuria one third of the population die during the plague J... Tekle Haymanot I (throne name Le`al Sagad) was negus (27 March 1706 - 30 June 1708) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... Events January 1 - John V is crowned King of Portugal April 25 - Allied army is defeated by Bourbonic army at Almansa (Spain) in the War of the Spanish Succession. ... Amda Seyon was proclaimed in September, 1707 at Yebala in Gojjam. ... July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... // Events March 23 - James Francis Edward Stuart lands at the Firth of Forth July 1 - Tewoflos becomes Emperor of Ethiopia September 28 - Peter the Great defeats the Swedes at the Battle of Lesnaya Kandahar conquered by Mir Wais In Masuria one third of the population die during the plague J... October 14 is the 287th day of the year (288th in Leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... // Events February 24 - The London premiere of Rinaldo by George Friderich Handel, the first Italian opera written for the London stage. ... Tewoflos or Theophilus) (throne name Walda Ambasa) was negus (1 July 1708 - 14 October 1711) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... // Events January 12 - Two-month freezing period begins in France - The coast of the Atlantic and Seine River freeze, crops fail and at least 24. ... // Events April 10 - The worlds first copyright legislation became effective, Britains Statute of Anne Ongoing events Great Northern War (1700-1721) War of the Spanish Succession (1702-1713) Births January 3 - Richard Gridley, American Revolutionary soldier (d. ... Nebahne Yohannes claimed the title of Ethiopia (1709 - July 1710) during the reign of Emperor Tewoflos. ... October 14 is the 287th day of the year (288th in Leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... // Events February 24 - The London premiere of Rinaldo by George Friderich Handel, the first Italian opera written for the London stage. ... February 19 is the 50th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... // Events August 5 - In the Battle of Peterwardein 40. ... Yostos or Justus (throne name Sahay Sagad) was negus (14 October 1711 - 19 February 1716) of Ethiopia. ... February 8 is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... // Events August 5 - In the Battle of Peterwardein 40. ... May 18 is the 138th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (139th in leap years). ... // Events Pope Innocent XIII becomes pope Johann Sebastian Bach composes the Brandenburg Concertos April 4 - Robert Walpole becomes the first prime minister of Britain September 10 - Treaty of Nystad is signed, bringing an end to the Great Northern War November 2 - Peter I is proclaimed Emperor of All the Russias... Dawit III (throne name Adbar Sagad) was (8 February 1716 - 18 May 1721) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... May 18 is the 138th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (139th in leap years). ... // Events Pope Innocent XIII becomes pope Johann Sebastian Bach composes the Brandenburg Concertos April 4 - Robert Walpole becomes the first prime minister of Britain September 10 - Treaty of Nystad is signed, bringing an end to the Great Northern War November 2 - Peter I is proclaimed Emperor of All the Russias... Events Pope Clement XII elected September 17 - Change of emperor of the Ottoman Empire from Ahmed III (1703-1730) to Mahmud I (1730-1754) Anna Ivanova (Anna I of Russia) became czarina Births April 16 - Henry Clinton, British general (d. ... Bakaffa was negus negust (throne name Asma Sagad, later Masih Sagadwas) (May 18, 1721 - 1730) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... September 19 is the 262nd day of the year (263rd in leap years). ... Events Pope Clement XII elected September 17 - Change of emperor of the Ottoman Empire from Ahmed III (1703-1730) to Mahmud I (1730-1754) Anna Ivanova (Anna I of Russia) became czarina Births April 16 - Henry Clinton, British general (d. ... June 26 is the 177th day of the year (178th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 188 days remaining. ... 1755 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Iyasu II or Joshua II, born 16 June 1723, was negus negust (throne name Alem Sagad) (19 September 1730 - 26 June 1755) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Gondar branch of Solomonid dynasty. ... Events January 26 - Stanislaus I of Poland abdicates his throne. ... Events 12 February — The San Carlo, the oldest working opera house in Europe, is inaugurated. ... Hezqeyas was a member of the Solomonid dynasty who was proclaimed of Ethiopia (1736 - 1737) by a group of notables opposed to Emperor Iyasus II. He had been confined to the royal prison on Mount Wehni until freed by his supporters. ... June 26 is the 177th day of the year (178th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 188 days remaining. ... 1755 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (128th in leap years). ... 1769 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Iyoas I or Joas I (throne name Adyam Sagad) (1755 - 14 May 1769) was negus negusti (26 June 1755 - 7 May 1769) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (128th in leap years). ... October 18 is the 291st day of the year (292nd in leap years). ... 1769 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Yohannes II or John II was negus negusti (7 May 1769 - 18 October 1769) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... October 18 is the 291st day of the year (292nd in leap years). ... 1769 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1770 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Tekle Haymanot II (1754 - 7 September 1777) was negus negusti (18 October 1769 - 13 April 1777) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... 1770 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Susenyos II (or Greek Sissinios) was (June 1770 - December 1770) of Ethiopia. ... October 18 is the 291st day of the year (292nd in leap years). ... 1769 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... April 13 is the 103rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (104th in leap years). ... 1777 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Tekle Haymanot II (1754 - 7 September 1777) was negus negusti (18 October 1769 - 13 April 1777) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... April 13 is the 103rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (104th in leap years). ... 1777 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... July 20 is the 201st day (202nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 164 days remaining. ... 1779 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Salomon II or Solomon II was (13 April 1777 - 20 July 1779) of Ethiopia. ... July 20 is the 201st day (202nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 164 days remaining. ... 1779 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... February 8 is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1784 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Tekle Giyorgis I (died 1825) was negus negusti of Ethiopia intermittently between 20 July 1779 and June 1800, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... February 16 is the 47th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1784 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... April 24 is the 114th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (115th in leap years). ... 1788 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Iyasus III or Jesus III was (16 February 1784 - 24 April 1788) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... 1787 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1788 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Iyasus or Jesus was proclaimed (1787 - 1788) of Ethiopia in Tigray and Gojjam by enemies of Ras Ali I of Yejju. ... 1787 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1788 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Baeda Maryam was proclaimed (1787 - 1788) of Ethiopia in Tigray and Gojjam by enemies of Ras Ali of Begemder. ... 1788 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1789 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Tekle Haymanot was proclaimed (February 1788 - 1789) of Ethiopia by the former followers of Baede Maryam. ... April 24 is the 114th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (115th in leap years). ... 1788 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... July 26 is the 207th day (208th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 158 days remaining. ... 1789 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Tekle Giyorgis I (died 1825) was negus negusti of Ethiopia intermittently between 20 July 1779 and June 1800, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... July 26 is the 207th day (208th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 158 days remaining. ... 1789 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1794 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Hezqeyas or Hezekiah was niguse negest (26 July 1789 - January 1794) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... 1794 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... April 15 is the 105th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (106th in leap years). ... 1795 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Tekle Giyorgis I (died 1825) was negus negusti of Ethiopia intermittently between 20 July 1779 and June 1800, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... April 15 is the 105th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (106th in leap years). ... 1795 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Baeda Maryam II was (15 April - December 1795) of Ethiopia. ... 1795 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... May 20 is the 140th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (141st in leap years). ... 1796 was a leap year starting on Friday. ... Tekle Giyorgis I (died 1825) was negus negusti of Ethiopia intermittently between 20 July 1779 and June 1800, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... May 20 is the 140th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (141st in leap years). ... 1796 was a leap year starting on Friday. ... July 15 is the 196th day (197th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 169 days remaining. ... 1797 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Salomon III or Solomon III was (20 May 1796 - 15 July 1797 and from 20 May 1799 for a short period) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... August 18 is the 230th day of the year (231st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1797 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... January 4 is the 4th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1798 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Yonas or Jonah was (18 August 1797 - 4 January 1798) of Ethiopia. ... January 4 is the 4th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1798 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... May 20 is the 140th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (141st in leap years). ... 1799 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Tekle Giyorgis I (died 1825) was negus negusti of Ethiopia intermittently between 20 July 1779 and June 1800, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... May 20 is the 140th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (141st in leap years). ... 1799 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Salomon III or Solomon III was (20 May 1796 - 15 July 1797 and from 20 May 1799 for a short period) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... 1799 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... March 24 is the 83rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (84th in Leap years). ... 1800 (MDCCC) was an common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Demetros or Demetrius was negus negusti (1799 - 24 March 1800 and June 1800 - June 1801) of Ethiopia. ... March 24 is the 83rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (84th in Leap years). ... 1800 (MDCCC) was an common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Tekle Giyorgis I (died 1825) was negus negusti of Ethiopia intermittently between 20 July 1779 and June 1800, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... 1800 (MDCCC) was an common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The Union Jack, flag of the newly formed United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. ... Demetros or Demetrius was negus negusti (1799 - 24 March 1800 and June 1800 - June 1801) of Ethiopia. ... The Union Jack, flag of the newly formed United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. ... June 3 is the 154th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (155th in leap years), with 211 days remaining. ... 1818 (MDCCCXVIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar. ... Egwale Seyon (died 3 June 1818) or Gwalu was negus negusti (June 1801 - 3 June 1818) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... June 19 is the 170th day of the year (171st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 195 days remaining. ... 1818 (MDCCCXVIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar. ... June 3 is the 154th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (155th in leap years), with 211 days remaining. ... The coronation banquet for George IV 1821 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Iyoas II or Joas II (died 3 June 1821) was negus negusti (19 June 1818 - 3 June 1821) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... June 3 is the 154th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (155th in leap years), with 211 days remaining. ... The coronation banquet for George IV 1821 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The oldest surviving photograph, Nicéphore Niépce, circa 1826 1826 (MDCCCXXVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Gigar (born c. ... The oldest surviving photograph, Nicéphore Niépce, circa 1826 1826 (MDCCCXXVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Baeda Maryam III was negus negusti of Ethiopia for a few days in April of 1826. ... The oldest surviving photograph, Nicéphore Niépce, circa 1826 1826 (MDCCCXXVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... June 18 is the 169th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (170th in leap years), with 196 days remaining. ... Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix commemorates the July Revolution 1830 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Gigar (born c. ... June 18 is the 169th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (170th in leap years), with 196 days remaining. ... Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix commemorates the July Revolution 1830 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... March 18 is the 77th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (78th in leap years). ... 1832 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Iyasus IV or Joshua IV was negus negusti (18 June 1830 - 18 March 1832) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. ... March 18 is the 77th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (78th in leap years). ... 1832 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Gebre Krestos was negus negusti (18 March 1832 - 8 June 1832) of Ethiopia. ... 1832 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Sahle Dengel was negus negusti of Ethiopia intermittently between 1832 and 11 February 1855. ... 1832 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... June 8 is the 159th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (160th in leap years), with 206 days remaining. ... Gebre Krestos was negus negusti (18 March 1832 - 8 June 1832) of Ethiopia. ... Look up October in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... 1832 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... August 29 is the 241st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (242nd in leap years), with 124 days remaining. ... 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Sahle Dengel was negus negusti of Ethiopia intermittently between 1832 and 11 February 1855. ... 1832 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Egwale Anbesa proclaimed himself negus negusti of Ethiopia in 1832. ... August 30 is the 242nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (243rd in leap years), with 123 days remaining. ... 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Look up October in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... take you to calendar). ... Emperor Yohannes III or Johannis III (born c. ... Look up October in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... take you to calendar). ... 1845 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Sahle Dengel was negus negusti of Ethiopia intermittently between 1832 and 11 February 1855. ... 1845 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Emperor Yohannes III or Johannis III (born c. ... 1845 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1850 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Sahle Dengel was negus negusti of Ethiopia intermittently between 1832 and 11 February 1855. ... 1850 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1851 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Emperor Yohannes III or Johannis III (born c. ... 1851 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... February 11 is the 42nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1855 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Sahle Dengel was negus negusti of Ethiopia intermittently between 1832 and 11 February 1855. ... February 9 is the 40th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1855 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... April 13 is the 103rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (104th in leap years). ... 1868 (MDCCCLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a leap year starting on Friday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... Tewodros II (also known as Theodore II) (1818 - 1868) was an Emperor of Ethiopia (1855 - 1868). ... June 11 is the 162nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (163rd in leap years), with 203 days remaining. ... 1868 (MDCCCLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a leap year starting on Friday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... July 11 is the 192nd day (193rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 173 days remaining. ... 1871 (MDCCCLXXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Tekle Giyorgis II (born Wagshum Gobeze; died 1873) was negus negust of Ethiopia (1868 - 1872). ... July 11 is the 192nd day (193rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 173 days remaining. ... 1871 (MDCCCLXXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... March 9 is the 68th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (69th in Leap years). ... 1889 (MDCCCLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Emperor Yohannes IV (c. ... March 9 is the 68th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (69th in Leap years). ... 1889 (MDCCCLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... December 12 is the 346th day (347th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 19 days remaining. ... 1913 (MCMXIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ... Menelik II (August 17, 1844 - December 12, 1913), Conquering Lion of Judah, Elect of God, King of Kings of Ethiopia was negus negust (emperor) of Ethiopia from 1889 to his death. ... Shewa (also spelled Shoa) is a historical region of Ethiopia. ... December 12 is the 346th day (347th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 19 days remaining. ... 1913 (MCMXIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ... September 27 is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 95 days remaining. ... 1916 (MCMXVI) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Iyasu V, also known as Lij Iyasu (4 February 1887 - 25 November 1935) was the designated but uncrowned monarch of Ethiopia from 1913 to 1916, when he was deposed. ... September 27 is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 95 days remaining. ... 1916 (MCMXVI) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... April 2 is the 92nd day of the year (93rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 273 days remaining. ... 1930 (MCMXXX) is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... Empress Zaiditu of Ethiopia Empress Zauditu (also known as Zawditu or Zewditu) (April 29, 1876 - April 2, 1930) was reigning Empress of Ethiopia from 1916 to 1930. ... April 2 is the 92nd day of the year (93rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 273 days remaining. ... 1930 (MCMXXX) is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... May 2 is the 122nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (123rd in leap years). ... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Haile Selassie Emperor Haile Selassie I (Power of Trinity) (born Lij Tafari Makonnen, July 23, 1892 – August 27, 1975), styled His Imperial Majesty (or HIM), was the Emperor (1930–1936; 1941–1974) of Ethiopia, and is the religious symbol for God incarnate among the Rastafari movement. ... November 2 is the 306th day of the year (307th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 59 days remaining. ... 1930 (MCMXXX) is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... May 9 is the 129th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (130th in leap years). ... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... May 5 is the 125th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (126th in leap years). ... For the movie, see 1941 (film) 1941 (MCMXLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1941 calendar). ... Victor Emmanuel III of Italy , Vittorio Emanuele III in Italian (11 November 1869 – 28 December 1947), was the King of Italy (29 July 1900 – 9 May 1946), Emperor of Ethiopia (1936 - 1943) and King of Albania (1939 - 1943). ... May 5 is the 125th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (126th in leap years). ... For the movie, see 1941 (film) 1941 (MCMXLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1941 calendar). ... September 12 is the 255th day of the year (256th in leap years). ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1974 calendar). ... Haile Selassie Emperor Haile Selassie I (Power of Trinity) (born Lij Tafari Makonnen, July 23, 1892 – August 27, 1975), styled His Imperial Majesty (or HIM), was the Emperor (1930–1936; 1941–1974) of Ethiopia, and is the religious symbol for God incarnate among the Rastafari movement. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... September 12 is the 255th day of the year (256th in leap years). ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1974 calendar). ... Emperor Amha Selassie of Ethiopia Emperor Amha Selassie of Ethiopia (1916 - February 17, 1997) was the exiled claimant of the Ethiopian Imperial Throne (also known as Crown Prince Asfaw Wossen). ... Motto: none Anthem: Wodefit Gesgeshi, Widd Innat Ityoppya (March Forward, Dear Mother Ethiopia) Capital Addis Ababa Largest city Addis Ababa Official language(s) Amharic Government President Prime Minister Federal republic1 Girma Wolde-Giorgis Meles Zenawi Independence Liberation Day N.A. Area  - Total    - Water (%)   1,104,300 km² (26th) 426... September 12 is the 255th day of the year (256th in leap years). ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1974 calendar). ... 17 November is also the name of a Marxist group in Greece. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1974 calendar). ... Aman Mikale Andom (1924–1974) was an important leader in the military coup which occurred in Ethiopia on September 12, 1974, in which a military committee deposed Emperor Haile Selassie. ... 17 November is also the name of a Marxist group in Greece. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1974 calendar). ... November 28 is the 332nd day (333rd on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1974 calendar). ... Mengistu Haile Mariam (born 1937) was the head of state of Ethiopia from 1977 to 1991. ... November 28 is the 332nd day (333rd on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1974 calendar). ... February 3 is the 34th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... Tafari Benti 1921 1977 was the president of Ethiopia from November 28, 1974 until February 3, 1977. ... February 11 is the 42nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... September 10 is the 253rd day of the year (254th in leap years). ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Mengistu Haile Mariam (born 1937) was the head of state of Ethiopia from 1977 to 1991. ... September 10 is the 253rd day of the year (254th in leap years). ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... May 21 is the 141st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (142nd in leap years). ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Mengistu Haile Mariam (born 1937) was the head of state of Ethiopia from 1977 to 1991. ... May 21 is the 141st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (142nd in leap years). ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... May 27 is the 147th day (148th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 218 days remaining. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Tesfaye Gebre Kidan (1935? - June 2004) was an Ethiopian general who was President of Ethiopia for one week in late May 1991. ... Motto: none Anthem: Wodefit Gesgeshi, Widd Innat Ityoppya (March Forward, Dear Mother Ethiopia) Capital Addis Ababa Largest city Addis Ababa Official language(s) Amharic Government President Prime Minister Federal republic1 Girma Wolde-Giorgis Meles Zenawi Independence Liberation Day N.A. Area  - Total    - Water (%)   1,104,300 km² (26th) 426... May 27 is the 147th day (148th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 218 days remaining. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... May 28 is the 148th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (149th in leap years). ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Tesfaye Gebre Kidan (1935? - June 2004) was an Ethiopian general who was President of Ethiopia for one week in late May 1991. ... May 28 is the 148th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (149th in leap years). ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... August 22 is the 234th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (235th in leap years), with 131 days remaining. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi Legesse (Meles) Zenawi (born May 8, 1955) is Prime Minister of Ethiopia. ... Motto: none Anthem: Wodefit Gesgeshi, Widd Innat Ityoppya (March Forward, Dear Mother Ethiopia) Capital Addis Ababa Largest city Addis Ababa Official language(s) Amharic Government President Prime Minister Federal republic1 Girma Wolde-Giorgis Meles Zenawi Independence Liberation Day N.A. Area  - Total    - Water (%)   1,104,300 km² (26th) 426... August 22 is the 234th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (235th in leap years), with 131 days remaining. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... October 8 is the 281st day of the year (282nd in leap years). ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... Negasso Gidada (born 1943) was the president of Ethiopia from 1995 until 2001. ... October 8 is the 281st day of the year (282nd in leap years). ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... Girma Wolde-Giorgis Lucha (born December 1924) is the President of Ethiopia. ...

Affiliations:-

AAPO All-Amhara People's Organisation
EPRDF Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front
OPDO Oromo People's Democratic Organization    Omoro regionalist
TPLF Tigrayan People's Liberation Front    Tigray regionalist
EPRP Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Party    socialist, 1974-1991
EWP Ethiopian Workers' Party    Communist Party - only legal party 1984-1990, renounced Marxist-Leninism 7 March 1990
MEISON All-Ethiopia Socialist Movement    1976-1991, socialist, only legal party 1976-1978
WSLF Western Somali Liberation Front    Ogaden regionalist, Somali separatist 1974-1989
Mil Military
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All-Amhara Peoples Organisation is an Amhara regionalist party. ... The Ethiopian Peoples Revolutionary Democratic Front, or EPRDF, is the ruling political party of Ethiopia. ... The Oromo Peoples Democratic Organization is a political party in Ethiopia. ... The Tigrayan Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF) is a political party in Ethiopia. ... The Ethiopian Peoples Revolutionary Party (EPRP) was a prominent Marxist organization in Ethiopia during the 1970s. ... The Workers Party of Ethiopias flag The Workers Party of Ethiopia (Amharic: Ye Ityopia Seratepnotch Parti) is a communist party in Ethiopia that was, from 1984 to 1990, the only legal political party in the country. ... March 7 is the 66th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (67th in leap years). ... This article is about the year. ... The All-Ethiopia Socialist Movement (MEISON) was a Marxist organization that played an active role in Ethiopian politics during the late 1970s. ... Somali guerrilla activity in the Ogaden and in the Haud area east of Harer flared sporadically after Somalia gained its independence in 1960, but the guerrilla activity remained essentially a police concern until a border war erupted in 1964. ...

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