Ethiopia

verified-icon
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Related Lives

Venezuela

The Country of a Thousand Landscapes

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

The Head of Government

Nigeria

The Giant of Africa

Finland

Land of a Thousand Lakes
Life cover image
73 Moments
1934
Beginning of tensions in the Abyssinia Crisis: League of Nations response and Italy's aggression.
1932
Emperor Haile Selassie's abolition of slavery in Ethiopia.
1930
Coronation of Emperor Haile Selassie I
1923
Accession of Emperor Haile Selassie to the League of Nations as Ethiopia becomes a member state
Ethiopia's decision to withdraw from the League of Nations due to lack of support.
1916
Italian-Ethiopian battle in 1941, ending in Ethiopian victory and Italian withdrawal.
Emperor Lidj Jasu escapes palace coup orchestrated by his aunt Zauditu.
1914
US signs treaty to promote commerce with Ethiopia, boosting economic relations between the two nations.
1897
Marquis C de Bonchamps' expedition reaches Gore amidst challenges and inquisitions.
1896
Victory against Italian forces in a significant historical battle.
1889
Significance of Treaty of Wichale recognizing Menelik II as Emperor and creating Italian Eritrea.
1878
Religious turmoil during Yohannes IV's Roman Catholicism enforcement period at the Council of Boru Meda.
1871
Yohannes IV's reign marked by resistance against Egyptian and Mahdist invasions.
1868
Tewodros II captures Maqdala sparking British Expedition to Abyssinia.
British defeat Emperor Tewodros II in Battle of Magdala, leading to his suicide.
1855
Emperor Tewodros II ascends to the throne following his coronation ceremony.
1840
Ras Marye defeats Gugsa in Battle of Debre Tabor during power struggle.
1708
Emperor Tekle Haymanot I's reign, life, and legacy following his passing.
1682
Emperor Iyoas I: Brief reign and legacy of Ethiopian monarch leads to controversy.
1636
Gondar: Emperor Fasilides establishes new capital.
Solomonic dynasty returns to Gondar, a historic event in Ethiopian history.
1630
Emperor Fasilides ends Jesuit missionary presence, halting Roman Catholicism in Ethiopia.
1605
Emperor Susenyos converts to Catholicism and enforces it on his people.
1562
Emperor Sarsa Dengel's coronation as ruler of Ethiopia's powerful empire.
1561
Menas defeats revolt in Emfraz, demonstrating Emperor's power and leadership.
1543
Revival of Solomonic dynasty after defeating Imam Ahmad Gragn under Emperor Gelawdewos.
Imam Ahmad Gragn's defeat and death in the Battle of Wayna Daga against the Abyssinian forces.
1542
Portuguese capture Muslim hillfort in Battle of Baçente during Christovão da Gama’s campaign.
1541
Estevão da Gama departs for support against al-Ghazi in Emperor's aid mission from Massawa.
1529
Portuguese military intervention in Ethiopian history during the 16th century explained succinctly.