Fitawrari Habte Giyorgis Dinagde also known by his horse name Abba Mala was an Ethiopian military commander and government official who, among several other posts, served as President of the Council o
Fitawrari Habte Giyorgis
Habte Giyorgis in traditional Shewan armors
Habte Giyorgis as Minister of War
Habte Giyorgis lead the army during the Battle of Segale between supporters of Zewditu and Lij Iyasu. Habte Giyorgis is labeled as #4. “Fitawrari” (generalissimo) “Habta-Giorgis” in Geéz
The Ethiopian Empire, historically known as Abyssinia or simply Ethiopia, was a country that encompassed the present-day territories of Ethiopia and Eritrea. It existed from the establishment of the S
Habte Giyorgis Dinagde
…Girogis Dinagde was initially captured fighting under the Hadiya army led by Hassan Enjamo, he would however later switch allegiance and assist the Abyssinians in defeating the Hadiyans. He was later trained in the art of warfare and promoted to a high rank in the empire's army under Emperor Menelik II. His…
Non-contemporary portrait painting of Emperor Yekuno Amlak from the 17th century
Emperor Dawit II (Lebna Dengel)
The Fasil Ghebbi in Gonder
Menelik II at the Battle of Adwa