Woldemichael Solomon

Ra`esi or Ras Woldemichael Solomon also known as prince of Hazega, Eritrea or Bahr Negus, Woldemichael Solomon (unofficial title because although he ruled as a king his leadership ended before he was crowned) was the Governor of Midri Bahri and Hamasien, which is mainly located in modern day Eritrea, where he is widely celebrated as a hero standing for Eritrean sovereignty.[1]

Ras Woldemichael Solomon fought against Emperor Yohannes IV who sent Ras Alula to fight him. When Ras Alula became aware of the difficulties fighting Woldemichael, he tricked him by arranging a peace treaty that he had no intention of observing, swearing on The Bible that he wouldn't attack. However, Alula broke his promise and imprisoned Ras Woldemichael at Amba Selama, ruling Hamasien himself afterwards. Woldemichael later settled in Axum, Ethiopia until his death in 1906.

References

  1. ↑ Edward Denison; Edward Paice (2007). Eritrea: The Bradt Travel Guide. Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 978-1-84162-171-5.


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