Ezana of Axum
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Ezana; Ancient Greek: Ἠεζάνα, Aezana was the ruler of the Kingdom of Aksum. One of the best-documented rulers of Aksum, Ezana is important as he first adopted for his country the religion of Christian
Gold coin of Ezana of Axum
Ousanas
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Ousanas, known as Ella Allada or Ella Amida in Eritrean and Ethiopian tradition, was the ruler of the Kingdom of Aksum in the 320s AD.
Ezana of Axum
…important as he first adopted for his country the religion of Christianity and the name of Ethiopia. Tradition states that Ezana succeeded his father Ella Amida (Ousanas) as king while still a child; his mother, Sofya, served as regent until he came of age. Ezana was the first monarch of the Kingdom of Aksum…
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