Zara Yaqob
Solomonid king of Ethiopia
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history of Ethiopia
- In Ethiopia: The Zagwe and Solomonic dynasties
The great emperor Zara Yaqob (Zara Yakob; reigned 1434–68) conceded the latter point in 1450 at the Council of Debre Mitmaq, but he also initiated severe reforms in the church, eliminating abuses by strong measures and executing the leaders of heretical sects. Zara Yaqob also conducted an unsuccessful…
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