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Tekle Haymanot of Gojjam

1847–1901 · 19th century · Also known as Ras Adal

Tekle Haymanot, earlier known as Ras Adal, was ruler of Gojjam in north-western Ethiopia. Emperor Yohannes IV crowned him negus of Gojjam and Kaffa in 1881, but he was defeated by Menelik of Shewa at Embabo in 1882. He later fought the Mahdists and led his army at the Battle of Adwa in 1896. His son Ras Hailu succeeded him.

Tekle Haymanot of Gojjam
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Kingdom of Gojjam

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Tekle Haymanot of Gojjam. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/tekle-haymanot-of-gojjam
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