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King Sahle Selassie of Shewa
Born in 1795 as the younger son of Meridazmatch Wossen Seged of Shewa, he had outmanuvered his elder
brother Bakure for the princely throne of Shewa upon their father's death in 1813. With the aid of his Abichu
Oromo allies was able to consolidate Shewan rule over the Tulama Oromo and over the districts of Bulga and
Karayu extending his rule into Arsi and Gurage. After ensuring that the Wollo Oromo areas to his north would
act as a buffer between his principality and the Yejju domains of the Imperial Regent Ras Ali II, Sahle Selassie
abandoned his old titles of Ras and Meridazmatch proclaiming himself King of Shewa, Yifat, and the Oromo
and Gurage people. The Emperor in Gondar aquieced to this new title although he had little ability to do
otherwise. It was however significant that the increasingly powerful head of the junior branch of the Imperial
Solomonic dynasty should adopt the title of King at a time that the head of the senior Gondar line (the
Emperor) was little more than a puppet of northern warlords. Sahle Selassie and his heirs would henceforth
be regarded as possible contenders for the Imperial throne itself. This ambition would be realized when his
grandson became Emperor Menelik II.
King Sahle Selassie was close to his mother, Woizero Zenebework, ruler of the districts of Menz and Tegulet,
and she exercised considerable power during his reign and the reign of his son Haile Melekot. He was married
to the equally formidable Woizero Bezabish who ruled over the districts of Yifat and Bulga. The two queens
remained powerful forces in Shewa well into the reign of his successor. He was succeeded as King of Shewa by
his son Haile Melekot. Sahle Selassie, Nigus of Shewa was the grandfather of Emperor Menelik II, and great
grandfather of both Empress Zewditu and Emperor Haile Selassie. He fathered scores of children by many
women, making the House of Shewa the largest of all the branches of the Imperial Solomonic Dynasty.
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Lij Kassa conquers Amhara, Gojjam, Tigray and Shoa.
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Ras Kassa becomes Emperor Tewodros II. Emperor Téwodros II (baptized as Sahle Dingil) (c. 1818 – April 13,
1868) was the Emperor of Ethiopia from 1855 until his death. Born Kassa Haile Giorgis, but was more
regularly referred to as Kassa Hailu (meaning "restitution" and "His [or the] power"). His rule is often placed as
the beginning of modern Ethiopia, ending the decentralized Zemene Mesafint (Era of the Princes).
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H.I.H ALEMAYEHU TEWODROS
Dejazmatch Alemayehu Tewodros, often referred to as HIH Prince Alemayehu or Alamayou of Ethiopia (23
April 1861 – 14 November 1879) was the son of Emperor Tewodros II of Ethiopia. Emperor Tewodros II
committed suicide after his defeat by the British, led by Sir Robert Napier, at the Battle of Magdala in 1868.
Alemayehu's mother was Empress Tiruwork Wube.
The young prince was taken to Britain, under the care of Captain Tristram Speedy. The Empress Tiruwork had
intended to travel to Britain with her son following the death of her husband, but died on the way to the coast
leaving Alemayehu an orphan. Initially, Empress Tiruwork had resisted Captain Speedy's efforts to be named
the child's guardian, and had even asked the commander of the British forces, Lord Napier, to keep Speedy
away from her child and herself. After the death of the Empress however, Napier allowed Speedy to assume
the role of caretaker. Upon the arrival of the little Prince's party in Alexandria however, Speedy dismissed the
entire Ethiopian entourage of the Prince much to their distress and they returned to Ethiopia.
While staying at Speedy's home on the Isle of Wight he was introduced to Queen Victoria at her home at
Osborne House. She took a great interest in his life and education. Alamayehu spent some time in India with
Speedy and his wife, but the government decided he should be educated in England and he was sent to
Cheltenham to be educated under the care of Thomas Jex-Blake, principal of Cheltenham College. He moved to
Rugby School with Jex-Blake in 1875, where one of his tutors was Cyril Ransome (the future father of Arthur
Ransome). In 1878 he joined the officers' training school at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, but he was
not happy there and the following year went to Far Headingley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, to stay with his old
tutor Cyril Ransome. Within a week he had contracted pleurisy and died after six weeks of illness, despite the
attentions of Dr Clifford Allbutt of Leeds and other respected consultants.
Queen Victoria mentioned the death of the young prince in her diary, saying what a good and kind boy he had
been and how sad it was that he should die so far from his family. She also mentioned how very unhappy the
prince had been, and how conscious he was of people staring at him because of his colour.
Queen Victoria arranged for Alamayehu to be buried at Windsor Castle. The funeral took place on 21
November 1879, in the presence of Cyril Ransome, Chancellor of the Exchequer Stafford Northcote, General
Napier, and Captain Speedy. A brass plaque in the nave of St George's chapel commemorates him and bears
the words "I was a stranger and ye took me in", but Alamayehu's body is buried in a brick vault outside the
chapel. Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia arranged for second plaque commemorating the Prince to be placed
in the chapel as well.
In 2007, the Ethiopian government requested the return of Alemayehu's remains for reburial in Ethiopia.
Source: Tsega Tekle Haimanot FB Post ~ 01-04-2019
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Emperor Tewodros II defeated by a British expeditionary force and commits suicide to avoid capture.
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Tigrayan chieftain becomes Yohannes IV.
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Yohannes IV killed while fighting Mahdist forces and is succeeded by the king of Shoa, who becomes Emperor
Menelik II.
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Menelik signs a bilateral friendship treaty with Italy at Wuchale which Italy interprets as giving it a
protectorate over Ethiopia. Ethiopia rejects this interpretation, later renounces the treaty and repays a loan.
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Addis Ababa becomes Ethiopia's capital.
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July 23, 1892 (16 Hamle 1884) - Birthdate of Haile Selassie I as Ledj Tafari Makonnen in Ejarsa Goro in
Harar, Ethiopia. Tafari is the son of Ras Makonnen, a Shoa Amharan nobel, who was married to an Oromo,
Waziero Yashimabet, who died two years after the birth of Ledj Tafari. Negus Ras Tafari Makonnen was given
his religious/spiritual name, Haile Selassie I (Might of the Trinity) upon his transfiguration on November 2,
1930.
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Menelik II leads Ethiopians in victory over the Italian forces, at Adwa; treaty of Wuchale annulled; Italy
recognises Ethiopia's independence but retains control over Eritrea.
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Menelik II defeats the Italians and signs the Treaty of Addis Ababa
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Tafari Makonnen assigned first military title
"Dejazmach" (keeper of 'the Gate') by his father Ras
Makonnen. "Keeper of the Gate" is similar to the
title of "Count" in Western terms.
*****
Often this day (1st November) is not given much
attention, but it's an important one which should be
also remembered and honored by those who claim
to follow HIM.
This year (2017) is to celebrate the 112th
anniversary of the 'Dejazmatch appointment' from
Lij Tafari Makonnen (Qedamawi Haile Selassie) by
H.H. Ras Makonnen Wolde Mikael.
(Dejazmatch means literally "Commander of the
Gate")
Source: Joannes Fey ~ FB Post 10-28-2017
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(13 Magabit 1898) - Tafari's Father, Ras Makonnen ascension
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Tafari appointed position of Dejazmach
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Cornerstone Of Railway Terminal - 1908 (HIM ~ Selected Speeches ~ Chapter XII)
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Dejazmach Tafari appointed (Governor) of his home province of Harar
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Dej Tafari marries Woizero Menen Asfaw
(grand-daughter of Ras Michael)
Empress Menen is the only Empress to have been
crowned on the same day, during the same
ceremony, with the Emperor. An all-night service
was held in the St. George cathedral (above) on the
eve of the coronation. Negus Ras Tafari and his wife
Woizero Menen prayed in unison with richly
costumed priests and deacons, who danced,
chanted and beat drums and prayer sticks in time
with the music of harps, lyres, tambourines,
cymbals and the one-stringed masanko.
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Menelik II's ascension and is succeeded by his grandson, Lij Iyasu, who's reign was cut short when Lij Iyasu
adopted Islam as his personal religion with intentions to make Islam the national religion of Ethiopia. This
was met with severe opposition and mutual consensus from the long-standing nobles and royal advisors on
replacing Lij Iyasu with well-respected and qualified, Tafari Makonnen.
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Tafari Makonnen is made Regent, given title of
"Ras", and ascended to Heir to the Solomonic
Throne. Ras Tafari was advisor to Empress
Zewditu and embarked on a program to modernize
Ethiopia by building schools, hospitals, and
modernizing the army; while establishing
relationships with other countries.
The 101st Anniversary (09/27/2017)
On the 27th September 1916 (17th Mäskäräm
1909) Archbishop Abuna Mattewos, Etchäge Waldä
Giyorgis with the priests and the nobles with the
army appointed Dejazmatch Tafari Makonnen; Ras
Crown Prince and Regent Plenipotentiary of the
Imperial Ethiopian Empire.
Source: The Church of Haile Selassie Inc.
Ourselves, by virtue of Our descent from the Queen of
Sheba and King Solomon, ever since We accepted in
trust, in 1909 (1916), first the regency of the
Ethiopian realm and later the Imperial dignity, right
up to the present, We have set out to the best of Our
ability to improve, gradually, internal administration
by introducing into the country western modes of
civilization through which Our people may attain a
higher level; hence Our conscience does not rebuke
Us. The Autobiography of Emperor Haile Sellassie I
(volume 1)
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The 101st Anniversary of the Battle of Segale 1916.
One battle to the Throne.
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Ethiopia, represented by Regent Ras Tafari, becomes a member of the League of Nations (An international
organization formed in 1920 to promote peace and co-operation between countries).
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Ras Tafari Makonnen visits Rome, Paris, and
London
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Your Highness’ presence amongst us is apt to
strengthen and to renew those memories of 1600
years.Two Greeks, the sons of Meropius the
merchant, Frumentius and Aedesius, were taken
prisoner at the Ethiopian seaboard and thus
entered the country. They founded the Church of
Ethiopia by teaching the country’s inhabitants and
by becoming apostles of the faith.Your Highness,
the affection which binds the two countries
together began at that time. In the year 325
Athanasius, the great bishop of Christian Greece,
bestowed at Alexandria the name of founder of the
Church of Ethiopia upon Frumentius and did so
with great glory. And he also anointed him bishop
of the Ethiopian Church. We are aware that Ethiopia’
s success in guarding her independence at all times
arises from the mountains which have been given
to her by nature and which separate her from all
the other African countries. It is proper to say that
Ethiopia has been the bastion of Christianity for
more than a millennium among the savages and
pagans in the arid desert. Homer said of the
Ethiopians that they excelled above others.
Diodorus speaks of their virtue. He admires their
fight for their freedom.
At the time of Alexander the Great and his heirs
Greek culture had entered Ethiopia and had opened
a new road of civilization. It left written monuments
(a map) which demonstrate its progress. The
Ptolemies and the Byzantine kings desired the
Ethiopian people to establish a basis and to extend
their rule up to the Red Sea. When Byzantium
fought with the Persians, it threw into the battle the
might of the Ethiopians. Your Highness' country
was a crossroads and meeting point of the civilized
nations in the Mediterranean and Indian areas.
Since the Greeks were at that time held in great
honour in Ethiopia, the Ethiopian kings are said to
have known the Greek language.... Monsieur
Dimetri Papapouleas
**The Regent of Ethiopia RasTeferi in Greece
1924**
Source: Haile Iyesus FB Post ~ 10-11-2017 ~
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?
fbid=10155111946582613&set=a327041832612.
152755.55879261 &type=3&theater&ifg=1
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Opens Postal Head Office - 1927 (HIM ~ Selected Speeches ~ Chapter XII)
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(27 Meskarem 1921) - Regent Ras Tafari Makonnen ascends to the office of King and assumes the title Negus
and crowned Negus Ras Tafari.
***This day in Ethiopian history, October 7, 1928: The crowning of Ras Teferi Makonnen as Negus Teferi
Makonnen***
It would be the 1st time in Ethiopia's history that a King ruled alongside a ruling Monarch; who in this case
was Empress Zaditu, daughter of Emperor Menelik II. Due to Ras Teferi's knowledge of foreign affairs, and
understanding of the changing times, certain of the nobles and military decided that it would be in Ethiopia's
best interest to have H.R.H. Ras Teferi rule alongside Her Imperial Majesty.
Blessed Sabbath in the name of H.I.M. Qedamawi Haile Selassie and Empress Itege Menen !
Blessed 89th Anniversary of the Crowning of H.H. Crown Prince Regent , known at that time as Ras Tafari
Makonnen and Princess Woizero Menen . 7th Oct 1928.
Taken from the Autobiography of Emperor Haile Selassie I.
CHAPTER 24
About Our receiving the dignity of kingship without ceasing to be Heir Apparent.
....Subsequently, the ministers and nobles living at Addis Ababa as well as the army commanders and all men
holding office reached agreement unanimously and declared: ‘Worthless common people rise up from time to
time against our Crown Prince and create upheaval; perhaps on some future occasion, when similar
disturbances arise, we may fail to prevent internal bloodshed; it is, therefore, necessary to think of means of
restraining such commotion. For this purpose it is best to act as follows: Empress Zawditu should have solely
the honour of the Crown and the Throne—as was established when first she succeeded to the reign, leaving
the task of government entirely to the Crown Prince, while the latter should carry out on his sole authority the
whole business of government (as was defined and initiated on 17th Maskaram 1909 = 27th September 1916),
without consulting the Empress and without obtaining her permission. In order that his authority should
possess force and be respected, it would be best for us to arrange that he should attain the dignity of Kingship.'
Once they had decided this, they assembled in the wide square within the palace precincts and approached
Empress Zawditu in writing: ‘May it please you to have H.H. Crown Prince Tafari proclaimed King and have
him carry out, on his sole authority, any government business without having to consult anyone.'
Empress Zawditu summoned her special counsellors, and when they proffered her advice it seemed to them
an extremely difficult matter. In truth, I myself felt it to be very difficult. For, once proclaimed King of some
large part of Ethiopia, I could not go there or else the Empress would need another Regent. As King I could
scarcely reside at Addis Ababa, for it was not customary for two Kings to reside in one city. She therefore sent
word to them to be given time in which to ponder the matter.
This proposal by the people was awkward not only for Empress Zawditu but even for myself. I therefore
summoned three men from the assembled nobles and despatched them to the people with this message: ‘It
would be good if the idea which you have had that the work of government be accomplished by one man's sole
and undivided design could be carried out, but it would be as well if the proposal as regards the Kingship were
not raised. Arrange for this matter to be dropped, for it might appear that I had incited you in the desire to
become King; it is God alone who knows that I am not involved in this affair but people do not know.' They
sent word back to Us: ‘We cannot go back on it, for the reason we have acted was that we were mindful of the
honour of our realm and the benefit and peace of the people—without favouring anyone.' We therefore kept
quiet.
Later on, when they saw the reply which had reached them from Empress Zawditu asking for time to ponder
the matter, they presented to her a further written submission which all of them signed and sealed: The fact
that Empress Zawditu was asking for time to think about it was simply to obtain time in order to issue a
refusal after consultation with her friends who follow her own way of thinking and who do not like modern
conditions; or to bring about, on these grounds, a situation in which revolution and civil war would be created.
'However that may be’, their submission ran, ‘we are determined to do what is necessary, being assembled
here and not intending to disperse unless you give us the reply today.'
Moreover, the people of the city did not know the true reason why the ministers, nobles, and army
commanders had assembled in the palace grounds, and it needed very little for them to start a revolution.
Empress Zawditu caused the declaration which had been presented to her with signatures and seals, to be
read; and, when she had understood it, she thought it would be preferable to accept their counsel in order to
avoid bloodshed. She then directed that the following written announcement be read out to them: 'It is my
wish that the Crown Prince be crowned as King on a date determined by you on the basis of the advice
tendered by you.' Consequently security and calm returned. Thereupon they pushed each other forward
penetrating as far as the internal courtyard and clapped hands with joy. Then they conveyed their thanks
saying: ‘Long live H.M. the Empress! May Ethiopia live for ever.' They then went back to their homes.
The next morning they assembled once more and claimed that it would be better for this affair of the Kingship
to be accomplished within three days, lest second thoughts should ruin this matter if further delay were to
occur. We convinced them, however, of the impossibility of a thing like Kingship being carried out within two
or three days and, furthermore, of the need to inform each of the governments of our neighbours, so that their
representatives might come and take part in our joy. It was, therefore, decided that the coronation should take
place one month hence, on 27th Maskaram 1921 (= 7th October 1928).
As there was rejoicing about Empress Zawditu’s approval that We were to be proclaimed King, and since the
British, French, and Italians, who possess colonies in our neighbourhood, were delighted, the British
Government despatched to Addis Ababa the Governor of Berbera, Mr. Kittermaster, the French Government
sent the Governor of Jibuti, M. Chapon Baissac, and the Italian Government the Governor of Eritrea, Signor
Corrado Zoli.
When everything that was required for this festival of Kingship had been prepared, the whole great ceremony
which is enacted for crowning a King of the Ethiopian Empire took place on 27th Maskaram 1921 (= 7th
October 1928); We received the crown from the hands of Empress Zawditu, and the festive day passed off with
dignity .
Psalms for the Sabbath :
2, 20 , 48, 92, 110, 116, 149.
Act ch 2 .
Rastafari peace and luv . More blessings and guidance through the Sabbath . Trod with luv and righteousness .
Source: Nyahbinghi Rastafari ~ FB Post 10-07-2017
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Ethiopian Royalty ~ 1928
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Her Royal Highness Zewditu
Queen of the Kings of Abyssinia
Empress of Ethiopia
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Negus RasTafari and Empress Zewditu
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The above chronology compiled by Malchijah, please contact me for updates.
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