Tewodros II
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Summary
Tewodros II was born on January 1, 1818[1], in Qwara[2]. He died on April 13, 1868[3], in Amba Mariam[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,823 views/month, #6,947 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of death: January 1, 1868[8]
- Place of burial: Qwara[9]
- Father: Haile Giorgis Wolde Giorgis[10]
- Mother: Atitegeb of Damot[11]
- Spouse: Tewabech Ali[12], Tiruwork Wube[13]
- Child: Prince Alemayehu[14], Altash Tewodros[15]
- Country of citizenship: Ethiopian Empire[16]
- Position held: Emperor of Ethiopia[17]
- Award received: Order of Albert the Bear[18]
- Religion or worldview: Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Family: House of Solomon[21]
- Commons category: Tewodros II of Ethiopia[22]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[23]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of Magdala[24]
- Given name: Tewodros[25]
- Topic's main category: Categoría:Tewodros II of Ethiopia[26]
- Manner of death: suicide[27]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[28], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[30], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[31], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Amharic[33]
Why It Matters
Tewodros II has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Tewodros II born?
Tewodros II's place of birth was Qwara[2].
Where did Tewodros II die?
Tewodros II passed away in Amba Mariam[4].
Who were Tewodros II's parents?
Tewodros II's father was Haile Giorgis Wolde Giorgis[10]. Tewodros II's mother was Atitegeb of Damot[11].
Who was Tewodros II married to?
Tewodros II's spouses include Tewabech Ali[12] and Tiruwork Wube[13].
What did Tewodros II do for work?
Tewodros II worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6].
What awards did Tewodros II receive?
Honors received include Order of Albert the Bear[18].