Empress of Ethiopia (1876-1930)
1876 — 1930
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Profession
Empress of Ethiopia (1876-1930)
Born
April 29, 1876
Died
1930 (age ~54)
Name Origin
Spanish
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emperor, politician
1876
Born in Ejersa Goro (1876-04-29)
1916
PositionEmperor of Ethiopia (1916–1930)
1930
Died in Addis Ababa
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Zewditu was Empress of Ethiopia from 1916 until her death in 1930. She officially adopted the regnal name "Zewditu" at the beginning of her reign, which was triggered by the dethroning of Lij Iyasu in 1916. Her coronation was held on February 11, 1917, in the Cathedral of St. George in Addis Ababa—a capital founded by her father. Forty years old and childless when crowned, she is the first and only empress regnant of the Ethiopian Empire. Described as the first modern female head of a nation in Africa, she was the last female Ethiopian head of state until the 2018 election of Sahle-Work Zewde as president. Her reign, which she is said to have closely patterned after the legacy of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, is noted for the reforms of her Regent and heir apparent Ras Tafari Makonnen – changes which she was at best ambivalent and often stridently opposed to, due to her staunch conservatism and strong religiosity.
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Zewditu was Empress of Ethiopia from 1916 until her death in 1930. She officially adopted the regnal name "Zewditu" at the beginning of her reign, which was triggered by the dethroning of Lij Iyasu in 1916. Her coronation was held on February 11, 1917, in the Cathedral of St. George in Addis Ababa—a
The name Judit means "a female given name. Etymology: From tr=Y'hudít.". It is of Spanish origin.
Judit I of Ethiopia was born on April 29, 1876.
Judit I of Ethiopia died in 1930, at approximately 54 years of age.
Name Meaning
a female given name. Etymology: From tr=Y'hudít.
The name Judit is of Spanish origin, meaning "a female given name. Etymology: From tr=Y'hudít.". It is traditionally a female name.
Other famous people named Judit
Judit — April 29, 1876
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
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