Emperor Menelik II

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April 6, 2017
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QUICK FACTS | Emperor Menelik II

Emperor Menelik II led a multi-ethnic army which in most cases did not speak the same language but were tied together by their fervent belief in their overarching Ethiopian identity and above all, in their absolute confidence that Emperor Menelik was their God...

August 17, 2016
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Emperor Menelik II Of Ethiopia (Aug 17, 1844-1913)

Menelik II (August 17, 1844 – December 12, 1913), Conquering Lion of Judah, Elect of God, King of Kings of Ethiopia was negus negust (emperor) of Ethiopia from 1889 to his death. Menelik II The son of King Haile Melekot of Shoa (1847 – 1855), was ...

August 15, 2016
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Ethiopians and Ethiopian-Americans to Celebrate King Menelik and His Victory at the Battle of Adwa

ETHIOPIAN HERITAGE SOCIETY IN NORTH AMERICA Washington, DC – One-hundred and eighteen years ago, a well-organized army under the command and leadership of Emperor Menelik II and Empress Taytu, decimated the Italian force that was seeking to coloniz...

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February 11, 2015
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Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia gained victory of Italian invaders

Emperor Menelik II(Ge'ez: ዳግማዊ ምኒልክ, dagmäwi minilik, baptized as Sahle Maryam (17 August 1844 – 12 December 1913), was Negus of Shewa (1866–89), then Nəgusä Nägäst of Ethiopia from 1889 to his death. At the height of his internal power and external prestige, ...

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July 30, 2014
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Speech at the unveiling of the statue of Menelik II

Speech at the unveiling of the statue of Menelik II November 2, 1930 Your Highnesses, Honourable Foreign Representatives, and Dignitaries: This day of the erection of a statue to Emperor Menelik II is a great and a happy day for the entire people of Ethiopi...