Menilek II
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Summary
Menilek II was born on August 17, 1844[1], in Ankober[2]. He died on December 12, 1913[3], in Addis Ababa[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,056 views/month, #6,373 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Addis Ababa[7], Ethiopian Empire[8]
- Father: Haile Melekot[9]
- Mother: Idzigajehu[10]
- Spouse: Taytu Betul[11], Emyat Bafana[12], Altash Tewodros[13]
- Child: Zewditu I of Ethiopia[14], Shoa Reggad Menelik[15]
- Country of citizenship: Ethiopia[16]
- Position held: Emperor of Ethiopia[17]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18], Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[19], Order of Solomon[20], Order of the Star of Ethiopia[21], Order of Saint Anthony[22], Order of Saint Michael and Saint George[23], Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[24], Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary[25]
- Religion or worldview: Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Family: House of Solomon[28]
- Commons category: Menelik II of Ethiopia[29]
- Cause of death: stroke[30]
- Family name: Sahle[31]
- Given name: Maryam[32]
- Work location: Ethiopia[33]
- Manner of death: natural causes[34]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[35], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[36], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[37], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Amharic[39], Italian[40], English[41], French[42], Tigrinya[43], Afar[44], Oromo[45]
- Name in native language: ዳግማዊ ምኒልክ[46]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Menilek II include party horn[47] and Order of Menelik II[48], an order[49], in Ethiopian Empire[50], founded in 1924[51].
Why It Matters
Menilek II has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Entities named for him include party horn[47] and Order of Menelik II[48], an order[49], in Ethiopian Empire[50], founded in 1924[51].
FAQs
Where was Menilek II born?
Menilek II's place of birth was Ankober[2].
Where did Menilek II die?
Menilek II died in Addis Ababa[4].
Who were Menilek II's parents?
Menilek II's father was Haile Melekot[9]. Menilek II's mother was Idzigajehu[10].
Who was Menilek II married to?
Menilek II's spouses include Taytu Betul[11], Emyat Bafana[12], and Altash Tewodros[13].
What did Menilek II do for work?
Menilek II worked as a politician[5].
What awards did Menilek II receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18], Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[19], Order of Solomon[20], and Order of the Star of Ethiopia[21].