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Negus Mikael of Wollo (born Mohammed Ali, 1850 – 8 September 1918), was an army commander and a member of the nobility of the Ethiopian Empire. He was the father of the "uncrowned" Emperor Lij Iyasu, and the grandfather of Empress Menen, wife of Emperor Haile Selassie. He changed his name to Mikael upon converting to Christianity.
King or Negus Mikael (1850-1918) was born in Wello/Wollo as a Muslim ...his half Somali and half Oromo father...Mikael was known to be an exceptional military commander and he fought alongside King Menelik in a battle around Gojjam....Unfortunately, upon his return to Wello, he found that anti-Menelik forces...
Battle. His father and most important supporter, Negus Mikael of Wollo, was slow to march south upon the capital and restore Iyasu to the throne, not moving until the middle of October. Yet, when he did, the Negus crushed the troops sent against him.
Negus Mikael of Wollo (born Mohammed Ali, 1850 – 8 September 1922), was an army commander and a member of the nobility of the Ethiopian Empire. He was the father of the "uncrowned" Emperor Lij Iyasu, and the grandfather of Empress Menen, wife of Emperor Haile Selassie.
The friendship and respect between Menelik and his subordinate leaders like Ras Mikael of Wollo and Ras Gobana promoted the idea of religious tolerance and helped improve relationships between the Muslim and Christian population.
Ras Mikael of Wollo and the Campaign of Adwa. Misganaw Tadesse. 2019. Ethiopian victory over the Italian colonial expansion at the Battle of Adwa in 1896 was the cumulative result of Emperor Menelik and his efficient war generals.
Ras Mikael of Wollo and the Campaign of Adwa. Misganaw Tadesse. 2019. Ethiopian victory over the Italian colonial expansion at the Battle of Adwa in 1896 was the cumulative result of Emperor Menelik and his efficient war generals.
