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Menelik II (Emperor) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Menelik II
Menelik II; Sahle Maryam was baptized as Emperor of Ethiopia from 1889 until his death in 1913 and King of Shewa from 1866 to 1889. At the height of inner power and external prestige, the process expanded. Territory and establishment of the Modern Empire State was completed in 1898. He is widely honored by many Ethiopians and is commemorated in the celebration of the Battle of Adwa, held March 1 or 2 across Ethiopia and Diaspora. Many Africans saw him as the defender of Africa's independence against European powers in the African struggle. The Ethiopian Empire was transformed under Emperor Menelik: key signs of modernization with the help of key ministerial advisors, such as Gäbre-Heywät Baykädañ, were introduced.
PredecessorYohannes IV
SuccessorLij Iyasu (designated but uncrowned Emperor of Ethiopia)
BornAugust 17, 1844, Angolalla, North Shewa, Ethiopian Empire
DiedDecember 12, 1913, Addis Ababa, Ethiopian Empire
BurialBa'eta Le Mariam Monastery, (now Se'el Bet Kidane Meheret Church), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
SpouseTaytu Betul
IssueZewditu I, Shoa Ragad, Wossen Seged
HouseHouse of Solomon
FatherHaile Melekot (King of Shewa)
MotherWoizero Ejigayehu
ReligionEthiopian Orthodox

About Menelik II

Emperor Menelik II was born in Ethiopia on August 17, 1844. He dies at the age of 69, on December 12, 1913.

Emperor Menelik II ruled Ethiopia as both King and Emperor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. During his reign, he successfully repelled Italian invaders and considerably modernized Ethiopia.

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Menelik II before becoming famous

Menelik II was born in the Zodiac sign Leo (The Lion), and 1844 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Dragon (龍).

In the mid-1860s, he declared himself King (Negus).

Achievement of Menelik II

He created banking and postal services in Ethiopia during his rule.

Menelik II's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Emperor Menelik II (baptized Sahle Maryam) was born in Shewa, Ethiopia, to Ethiopian royals Haile Melekot and Ijigayehu Adeyamo. His three marriages to Altash Tewodros, Befana Gatchew, and Taytu Betul resulted in no children, despite the fact that he fathered at least three illegitimate children.

Menelik II Collabed with

He and World Leader Haile Selassie were both Ethiopian rulers and emperors.

Menelik II Income & Net worth

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Menelik II Height and Weight

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Latest information about Menelik II updated on March 18 2023.