Historical Events tagged with "amhara"

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Politics & Government

Kassa Hailu crowned Tewodros II of Ethiopia

February 11th, 1855 170 years ago

Kassa Hailu ascended as Tewodros II, uniting Ethiopia under his rule. His coronation took place in 1855 in the Amhara region, marking a significant shift in power, as he took the throne after a series of military campaigns. This also represented a critical moment for the consolidation of Ethiopia as a centralized state and was rooted in his desire to modernize and strengthen the nation. Tewodros II aimed to assert Ethiopian sovereignty and restore its historical prominence.

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