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1889 in Ethiopia

Explore 3 historical events and records for Ethiopia in 1889.

Historical records for Ethiopia in 1889

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Rule of Ethiopia

Menelik II · House / House of Ethiopia

Signs a Treaty with Italy making Abyssinia a protectorate

Succession

Menelik II · House / House of Ethiopia

Succeeds as Emperor of Ethiopia

Treaty of Wachile

Menelik II · Wachile · House / House of Ethiopia

Signs the Treaty of Wachile with Italy used by Italy for the subjugation of Ethiopia

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