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Gelawdewos Succeeds as Emperor of Ethiopia

When
1540
Where
Ethiopia
Episodes
1

Gelawdewos succeeded his father, Emperor Dawit II (Lebna Dengel), as Emperor of Ethiopia in September 1540. The succession occurred following Dawit II's death, with sources citing dates of 2 or 3 September 1540. Gelawdewos, a member of the Solomonic dynasty, assumed the throne at age 18.

Episodes

  1. September 1540 · EthiopiaAccession of Gelawdewos

    Gelawdewos succeeded his father Dawit II as Emperor of Ethiopia in September 1540.

Background and detail

Succession to the Throne. Following the death of Emperor Dawit II, also known as Lebna Dengel, his son Gelawdewos ascended to the Ethiopian throne. Sources indicate the succession took place in September 1540, with specific dates varying between the 2nd and 3rd of the month. Gelawdewos was 18 years old at the time of his accession.

People involved

Sources

  1. Gelawdewos Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
  2. Dawit II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16

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