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Succession of Amda Seyon II and Na'od

When
1494
Where
Ethiopia
Episodes
1

In 1494, the seven-year-old Amda Seyon II briefly ascended the Ethiopian throne before dying after six to seven months. His death ended a struggle for control and led to the accession of Na'od, who reigned until 1507.

Episodes

  1. 1494 · EthiopiaBrief Reign of Amda Seyon II

    Seven-year-old Amda Seyon II reigned for six to seven months in 1494 before dying.

Background and detail

Accession of Amda Seyon II. Amda Seyon II became Emperor of Ethiopia in 1494 at the age of seven. His reign was extremely short, lasting only six or seven months, during which he was a pawn in the struggle for control of the throne.

Succession of Na'od. The struggle for the throne ended with the death of Amda Seyon II and the ascension of Na'od. Na'od reigned from 1494 until 31 July 1507, marking a shift in leadership within the Solomonic dynasty.

People involved

Sources

  1. Amda Seyon II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
  2. Na'od Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14

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