Fitawrari Habte Giorgis Dinagde (1851 – 1927) was the Ethiopian Minister of War during the reigns of Menelik II, Iyasu V, Zauditu and Haile Selassie (1909–1927). He is from the Oromo people of Ethiopia and played a leading role in several battles. He was also a central figure in the coup which removed Taitu from power during the period of Menelik II's incompetency as well as the 1916 coup which deposed Iyasu V.
A bridge in Oromia and a street in Addis Ababa are named after him. He is well renowned.
Fitawrari Habte Giyorgis Dinagde | |
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Born | 1851 |
Died | 1927 |
Religion | Orthodox Christianity |