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AfricaEvent

Coronation of Susenyos as Emperor of Ethiopia

When
1608
Where
Axum
Episodes
1

Susenyos I was formally crowned Emperor of Ethiopia at Axum on 18 March 1608. The ceremony followed his military victories over rivals and Oromo forces, and was described by João Gabriel, the captain of the Portuguese in Ethiopia.

Episodes

  1. 18 March 1608 · AxumCoronation at Axum

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

Background and detail

The Coronation. After dealing with the Oromo threat, Susenyos marched to Axum via Lamalmo and Waldebba. He was formally crowned Emperor on 18 March 1608 in a ceremony described by João Gabriel, the captain of the Portuguese in Ethiopia.

People involved

Sources

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

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