Tewodros II - Wikipedia
Tewodros II (Ge'ez: ዳግማዊ ቴዎድሮስ, once referred to by the English cognate Theodore; baptized as Kassa, c. 1818 – 13 April 1868) 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 (Era of the Princes). [1]
Tewodros II | Modernizer, Reformer, Warrior | Britannica
Tewodros II (born c. 1818—died April 13, 1868, Magdela, Ethiopia) was the emperor of Ethiopia (1855–68) who has been called Ethiopia’s first modern ruler.
Emperor Tewodros II: Life, Reign, & Major Accomplishments
2024年11月7日 · Tewodros II, originally named Kassa Hailu, was an influential and transformative figure in Ethiopian history, reigning as Emperor from 1855 to 1868. His reign marked the beginning of modern Ethiopia, as he sought to end the era of regional divisions and noble dominance that had plagued the country for over a century.
Tewodros II - EthiopianHistory.Com
Tewodros II was born Kassa Hailu sometime around 1818. His father, Hailu Welde Giyorigis, was the ruler of Qwara district, located on the Ethiopian-Sudanese border. His military experience started when he served in his half brother’s army (Prouty and Rosenfeld 1982, 71).
One of the most magnificent Ethiopian leaders and founder of modern Ethiopia is Emperor Tewodros II. There is abundant literature on the emperor but the aim of this article (and series of other relevant essays to follow) is to chronicle a brief autobiography of 19th and 20th century Ethiopian leaders.
Emperor Tewodros II, Battle of Meqdala - Ethiopian Treasures
Tewodros is remembered by Ethiopians as the founder and moderniser of Ethiopia's Re-unification. He is now one of the most revered historical figure.
Emperor Tewodros II — allaboutETHIO
Emperor Tewodros II is seen as one of Ethiopia's most notable emperors and the first modern leader who unified the various kingdoms into one empire. Tewodros had a vision of a powerful, centralized monarchy and pursued that vision single-mindedly throughout his reign.
Tewodros Dynasty (1855-1868) - ETHIOPIAN ROYAL DYNASTY
Emperor Tewodros has come to symbolise Ethiopian unity and identity. Tewodros, under the name 'Theodore', appears in George MacDonald Fraser's fictionalised account of the 1868 conflict, Flashman on the March, where he is portrayed as a volatile, bloodthirsty madman.
Tewodros Ii - Encyclopedia.com
Tewodros II (1820-1868), also called Theodore II, was a visionary emperor of Ethiopia who tried unsuccessfully to reconstitute and modernize traditional institutions by emulating European technological achievements.
The Great Unifier: Emperor Tewodros II of Ethiopia
One of the most magnificent Ethiopian leaders and founder of modern Ethiopia is Emperor Tewodros II. There is abundant literature on the emperor but the aim of this article (and series of other relevant essays to follow) is to chronicle a brief autobiography of 19th and 20th century Ethiopian leaders.