After the death of Tewodros, Yohannes took the throne in four years. 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. Zauditu (Empress) & Kanaz Psmis (son of preceding) 13 5068 432 Bassyo 7 5175 325 Helena (Queen) 11 4163 1347 II. Due to his vision to unify and modernize Ethiopia, he still is one of the most cherished Ethiopian kings. From this auspicious start, Ethiopia continued to grow as a major world power. III. Joas 1818-21 In this lesson, we are going to explore the history of the rulers of Ethiopia and see how their power changed over time. Never officially crowned as Emperor. Wedma Ared 15 6797 1297 Emperor Galawdewos (reigned 1540-59) opted for a hit-and-run strategy and on February 21, 1543, caught Amad in the open near Lake Tana and killed him in action. CHRONOLOGICAL TABLE OF THE 8 GENERATIONS OF AN ISRAELITISH DYNASTY, WHO WERE NOT RAISED TO THE THRONE, DURING THE PERIOD OF THE REIGN OF THE POSTERITY OF ZAGWE. XX. XXIII. Nicotnis Kandake V 10 5475 25 Emperors of Ethiopia The West African nation of Ethiopia has a distinguished history. Before Yohannes died fighting the Sudanese in 1889, he obliged Sahle Mariam to direct his ambitions mainly to the south and east. Names in italics indicate rulers who were usurpers or not widely recognized. I. Ori or Aram 60 970-1030 4470 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. He is credited with transforming the Ethiopian Empire by expanding his kingdom into Wolayta, Sidama, and Kaffa kingdoms. 1935-1941 - Italy deposes Emperor Haile Selassie and annexes Ethiopia, before being driven out by British, Commonwealth and Ethiopian forces. The emperor held Ethiopia together only through coercion. Lewi 2 5947 447 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. Centuries after Menelik I, the Axumite kingdom, which descended directly from Menelik I, collapsed and in turn gave rise to the Zagwe dynasty. XIV. Handu Wuha Abra 11 4969 531 XIV. 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. The Ethiopian Birr (ETB) is the national currency of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. LI. Many plays, books, songs, and art works have been influenced by the life of Tewodros II of Ethiopia. Herhator I 20 3770 1730 III. When he learned of the Italian interpretation, which was gaining some acceptance in Europe, he at once denied it and in 1893 renounced the whole treaty. Abreha III 10 5912 412 Lakndun Nowarari 30 3730 1770 With Menelik II started the modernization of Ethiopia. XXXII. Hesba Asagad 1 6779 1279 XX. Negus Tafari Makonnen 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. IV. Assa 30 2071 3429 XLVII. XV. Tsegay Beze Wark 4 5712 212 Boeda Maryam 10 6970 1470 Yikuno Amlak is well known for restoring the Solomonic dynasty, which lasted until 1974. XXVI. XIII. Fascinated by modernity, Menelik II played a major role in modernizing Ethiopia. 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. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. Chris has a master's degree in history and teaches at the University of Northern Colorado. 5 days XXX. Egwala Sion 1799-1818 The conservative wing of the society had always been a challenge for this emperor. XIX. Asguagum 5 6230 730 The Conquering Lion of Judah, a title of the Ethiopian Emperor and a national symbol of Ethiopia. VI. The claim to their relationship to the Kings of Axum derives from Yakuno Amlak's claim that he was the descendant of Dil Na'od, through his father, although he defeated and killed the last Zagwe king in battle. Yacob Hadina (Queen) 10 5138 362 Gedajan 1 6350 850 Italy was defeated and Selassie restored to the throne, with most combat in Ethiopia ending in 1941. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. I. Sartsa Dengel 34 7089 1589 Later some time, a monk located around the region of Lake Hayq called Yasus Moa highly influenced Yekune Amlake into conquering the throne. XXVIII. XXVII. XLI. XXXI. LX. III. 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. Dawit II 10 5422 78 XIII. XI. XV. XIV. 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. VIII. Amen Emhat I 40 3944 1556 The boldest move in his age of power from 1606-1672 was making catholic Christianity the countrys official religion. XIV. XI. by C.F. 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. Frumentius was a loyal individual, so he stayed and kept the kingdom running. X. Saifa Ared 28 6855 1355 Ethiopian slave Ab al-Misk Kfr initially worked for Ikshdid dynasty founder Muammad ibn ughj, who later promoted him to a military officer. Yohannes IV defeated an invading Egyptian army in modern day Eritrea and gave his life to end the Mahdist threat to Ethiopia. VI. Alameda 8 5986 486 Susenyos was an adopted child raised by a borena clan. XXV. VI. Empress Menen was active in promoting women's issues in Ethiopia, was Patroness of the Ethiopian Red Cross, and the Ethiopian Women's Charitable Organization. The emperor of Ethiopia (Ge'ez: , ngus ngst, "King of Kings"), also known as the Atse (Amharic: , "emperor"), was the hereditary ruler of the Ethiopian Empire, from at least the 13th century until the abolition of the monarchy in 1975. XIII. Baeda Maryam 1795- 97 Sousel Atozanis 20 3465 2035 V. Wasan Sagad 15 6080 580 Later Christianity became the official religion of Ethiopia after being accepted by the king. XLII. XIX. Nuatmeawn 4 4829 671 Nehasset Nais (Queen) 30 3096 2404 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. Nagash Zare After this Jen Daraba, favourite of the Queen of Ethiopia, Garsemat Kandake (ed. Angabo I (Zaka Laarwe) 50 4142 1358 She was the eldest daughter of Menelik and his father Ras Mikael, the closest friend of emperor Menelik. A constructivist approach[which?] June 19, 1922, Published in: During his rule (1314-44), Amda mostly waged wars against the Muslim kingdoms to the southeast and thrived in expanding both Ethiopian territory and power in the region through conquests of Muslim borderlands. Meanwhile, Yohannes repulsed Italian forays inland, and in 1889 he marched into the Sudan to avenge Mahdist attacks on Gonder. The Muslim army broke, leaving the field and north-central Ethiopia to the Christians. Create an account to start this course today. XV. Later Frumentious traveled to Alexandria to ask the Eastern Orthodox Church to assign a bishop to Aksum. 1530-31 - Muslim leader Ahmad Gran conquers much of Ethiopia. XXIII. 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. 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 XXV. His forefathers had been rulers of Menz, the heartland of Shewa, since the 17th century, and it has been claimed that further back they were related to the Solomonid line of emperors who ruled Ethiopia between 1268 and 1854 (alternate dates 12701855). XXIII. XIII. [13] LVI. At the other extreme, others (mostly interested non-Ethiopians) understand this as an expression of propaganda, attempting to connect the legitimacy of the state to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. XVIII. Zara Yaqob is known for his wise handling of both Christian affairs and Muslim aggression. But later he was defeated by Libne Dingel. Ramhay Nastossanan 14 4958 542 LXIV. The male line, through the descendants of Menelik's cousin Dejazmatch Taye Gulilat, still existed, but had been pushed aside largely because of Menelik's personal distaste for this branch of his family. Apart from his emperor, he was well known for being the great-grandson of Dawit II, the father of Fasilides, and a member of the Solomonic dynasty. The Italian army was defeated by the Ethiopians in one of the greatest battles in the history of Africathe Battle of Adwa, on March 1, 1896. I the son from the tribe of Levi hail H.I.M for knowledge and wisdom to be chosen by the most high JAH RASTAFARI as a member of his crew to preserve creation and to shine some light or first light for Dirty Babylon to follow .I am linking from West Africa in Sierra Leone and Guinee respectively. It was one of the most influential empires in history, with a bigger impact than you ever realized. I. Lebna Dengel 32 7032 1532 IX. XXI. Konsi Hendawi 5 4045 1455 Abreha II 7 months G.C.M.G., L.L.D. XVIII. 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. He eventually became the wazir of Egypt and reigned as its de factoruler after Muammads death. According to the Emperors wishes, Alemayehu came under British care. copyright 2003-2023 Study.com. Emperor Haile Selassie I], XII. The empress devoted herself to establishing a modern church. IV. The emperor of Ethiopia ( Ge'ez: , ngus ngst, "King of Kings"), also known as the Atse ( Amharic: , "emperor"), was the hereditary ruler of the Ethiopian Empire, from at least the 13th century until the abolition of the monarchy in 1975. A National Geographic article from 1965 called imperial Ethiopia "nominally a constitutional monarchy; in fact [it was] a benevolent autocracy".[1]. XXI. XII. Senefrou 20 1466 4034 Creating a professional army are some of them. Tsaham Laknduga 9 5779 279 XVIII. The empress was the daughter of a Muslim king Hadiya sultanate throughout the late 15th and the early 16th. Tewodros had asked his wife, the Empress Tiruwork Wube, in the event of his death, to put his son, Alemayehu, under the protection of the British. Za Dengel I 7099 1599 XXXVIII. Neber 30 3045 2455 Riti 1 5875 375 Yohannes contributed a lot to the system of the country, such as. 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.