Succession of Fasilides as Emperor of Ethiopia
- When
- 1630–1632
- Where
- Ethiopian Empire
- Episodes
- 2
Fasilides succeeded his father Susenyos as Emperor of Ethiopia in 1632. Although proclaimed during a 1630 revolt, he assumed the throne only after Susenyos abdicated. Susenyos died on 17 September 1632.
Episodes
- Proclamation During Revolt
Fasilides was proclaimed emperor in 1630 during a revolt led by Sarsa Krestos.
- Abdication and Succession
Fasilides reached the throne in 1632 after his father Susenyos abdicated.
Background and detail
Background. Susenyos I ruled Ethiopia from 1607 to 1632 as a member of the Solomonic dynasty. His reign is noted for the brief period when Catholic Christianity became the official religion of the empire.
Succession. Fasilides was proclaimed emperor in 1630 during a revolt led by Sarsa Krestos. He did not reach the throne until 1632, when his father Susenyos abdicated. Susenyos died on 17 September 1632.
People involved
- Fasilides · Successor Emperor
- Susenyos I · Predecessor Emperor
Sources
- Fasilides Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-11
- Susenyos I Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-11
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