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Coronation at Axum

When
18 March 1608
Where
Axum
Part of
Coronation of Susenyos as Emperor of Ethiopia

Susenyos was formally crowned Emperor at Axum on 18 March 1608.

Following his march through Lamalmo and Waldebba, Susenyos arrived in Axum. The formal coronation ceremony took place on 18 March 1608, an event documented by the Portuguese captain João Gabriel.

Sources

  1. Susenyos I Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-11
  2. Axum Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15

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