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Battle of Gallabat

When
9–10 March 1889
Where
Gallabat/Metemma
Part of
Event of 1889: Battle of Metemma: Yohannes IV, Emperor of Ethiopia, is killed; Sudanese forces,

Emperor Yohannes IV was killed during the Battle of Gallabat, also known as the Battle of Metemma, on 9–10 March 1889.

The battle occurred at the twin settlements of Gallabat and Metemma. Yohannes's death led to a demoralized Ethiopian retreat, which the Mahdists exploited to scatter the Ethiopian forces.

Sources

  1. Battle of Gallabat Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21

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