Historedia
Person

Taytu Betul

Events
1
Episodes
2
Years
1886

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Taytu Betul, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Addis Ababa is founded in the Ethiopian Empire

    1886

    Role: Empress of Ethiopia

    1. 1886 · FinfinneSettlement at Finfinne

      Settlement began in 1886 at Finfinne, a valley south of Mount Entoto known for its hot springs, marking the initial phase of Addis Ababa's founding.

    2. 1886 · Plains below Mount EntotoRelocation of Capital

      Empress Taytu Betul persuaded Menelik II to move the capital from Mount Entoto to the plains, naming the new city Addis Ababa.

Sources

  1. Addis Ababa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
  2. Taytu Betul Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-26