Historical Events tagged with "negus mikael"

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Politics & Government

Negus Mikael Defeated by Fitawrari Abte Giyorgis

October 27th, 1916 108 years ago

Negus Mikael, supporting his son Emperor Iyasu V, attempted to take the Ethiopian capital. Fitawrari Abte Giyorgis led government forces against him, resulting in a decisive defeat for Mikael's troops. This confrontation secured the throne for Empress Zewditu I, marking a significant turning point in Ethiopian politics.

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