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Ethiopia: Tewodros II, Emperor of Ethiopia (r. 1855-1868).

Tewodros II ( baptized Theodore II, c. 1818–April 13, 1868) was the Emperor of Ethiopia from 1855 until his death. He was born Kassa Haile Giorgis, but was more regularly referred to as Kassa Hailu. His rule is often placed as the beginning of modern Ethiopia, ending the decentralized Zemene Mesafint (Era of the Princes).
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Ethiopia: Tewodros II, Emperor of Ethiopia (r. 1855-1868).
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Tewodros II ( baptized Theodore II, c. 1818–April 13, 1868) was the Emperor of Ethiopia from 1855 until his death. He was born Kassa Haile Giorgis, but was more regularly referred to as Kassa Hailu. His rule is often placed as the beginning of modern Ethiopia, ending the decentralized Zemene Mesafint (Era of the Princes).
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30.5 x 40.8 cm | 12.0 x 16.0 in (300 dpi)