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Treaty of Wuchale
- When
- 1889
- Where
- Ethiopian Empire
The Ethiopian Empire recognized Italian possession of the territory in the Treaty of Wuchale in 1889.
This treaty formalized the recognition of Italian territorial claims, setting the stage for the establishment of the colony. The treaty was made binding upon the entire country following the enthronement of Emperor Menelik II.
Sources
- Italian Eritrea Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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