Tewodros II
Former Emperor of Ethiopia
Tewodros II was Emperor of Ethiopia from 1855 until his death in 1868. His rule is often placed as the beginning of modern Ethiopia and brought an end to the decentralized Zemene Mesafint.
Although Tewodros II's origins were in the Era of the... Wikipedia
Born: Qwara, Ethiopia
Died: April 13, 1868, Amba Mariam, Ethiopia
Parents: Haile Giorgis Wolde Giorgis and Woizero Atitegeb Wondbewossen
Children: Prince Alemayehu
Spouse: Tewabech Ali (m. 1848–1858) and Tiruwork Wube
Previous office: Emperor of Ethiopia (1855–1868)
Full name: Kassa Hailegiorgis
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