Egyptian–Ethiopian War
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The Egyptian–Ethiopian War was a war between the Ethiopian Empire and the Khedivate of Egypt, an autonomous tributary state of the Ottoman Empire, from 1874 to 1876. The conflict resulted in victory f
Ethiopian painting of the battle of Gundet, c. 1880
Fort in Gura
The battlefield of Gura
Emperor Yohannes IV, 1884
Yohannes IV
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Yohannes IV was Emperor of Ethiopia from 1871 to his death in 1889 at the Battle of Gallabat, and king of Tigray from 1869 to 1871. During his reign he successfully defended Ethiopia against a large-s
Egyptian–Ethiopian War
…Amongst Egypt's army were many European and American officers, whose training and experience further strengthened Isma'il's confidence. Meanwhile, King Yohannes IV became the King of kings of Ethiopia in 1872 after defeating Tekle Giyorgis II in battle. He worked on modernizing his army, some of whom were trained…
Yohannes IV c. 1872–1889
Yohannes IV seal
Portrait of Emperor Yohannes IV
Atse Yohannes IV castle (museum) in Mekelle