Dawit I

Ethiopian emperor (1382-1413)
Person human Q716024
Dawit I
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Dawit I

Summary

Dawit I is a human[1]. Born in Ethiopia[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1382[3]. He died in Ethiopia[4]. He died on October 6, 1413[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (151 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ethiopia[2], Dawit I…
  • Dawit I died in Ethiopia[4].
  • Dawit I was born on January 1, 1382[3].
  • Dawit I died on October 6, 1413[5].
  • Dawit I is buried at Daga Island[8].
  • Dawit I's father was Newaya Krestos[9].
  • A child of Dawit I was Tewodros I[10].
  • A child of Dawit I was Yeshaq I[11].
  • A child of Dawit I was Zara Yaqob[12].
  • A child of Dawit I was Prince Dahai Hizba[13].
  • Dawit I worked as a politician[6].
  • Dawit I held the position of Emperor of Ethiopia[14].
  • Dawit I is recorded as male[15].
  • Dawit I's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Dawit I's family is recorded as House of Solomon[17].
  • The cause of death was horse fall[18].
  • Dawit I's given name is recorded as David[19].
  • Dawit I's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[20].
  • Dawit I's sibling is recorded as Newaya Maryam[21].

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Origins and Family

Dawit I's place of birth was Ethiopia[2]. He was born on January 1, 1382[3]. His father was Newaya Krestos[9].

Career and Affiliations

Dawit I's professions included politician[6]. He held the position of Emperor of Ethiopia[14].

Personal Life

Children include Tewodros I[10], a monarch[22], 1380–1414[23], of Ethiopian Empire[24]; Yeshaq I[11], a politician[25], 1400–1429[26], of Ethiopian Empire[27]; Zara Yaqob[12], a monarch[28], 1399–1468[29], of Ethiopia[30]; and Prince Dahai Hizba[13].

Death and Burial

Dawit I died on October 6, 1413[5]. He died in Ethiopia[4]. The cause of death was horse fall[18]. Burial took place at Daga Island[8].

Why It Matters

Dawit I ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (151 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Dawit I born?

Dawit I was born in Ethiopia[2].

Where did Dawit I die?

Dawit I died in Ethiopia[4].

Who were Dawit I's parents?

Dawit I's father was Newaya Krestos[9].

What did Dawit I do for work?

Dawit I worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Family House of Solomon
    Father Newaya Krestos
    Child Tewodros I, Yeshaq I, Zara Yaqob +1
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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