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Death of Tewodros II
- When
- April 13, 1868
- Where
- Magdala fortress
Tewodros II committed suicide on April 13, 1868, after releasing European hostages, ending the expedition.
On April 13, 1868, Tewodros II took his own life to avoid capture by British troops. He had previously released all European hostages. The British subsequently looted the fortress, stripping away cultural and religious riches, a common custom for conquerors at the time.
Sources
- Battle of Magdala Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
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