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Also Known As Sahle Maryam • Sahle Miriam • Sahlé Mariam • Menelik II
Born August 17, 1844 • Ethiopia
Died December 12, 1913 (aged 69) • Addis Ababa • Ethiopia
Title / Office emperor (1889-1913), Ethiopia • king (1865-1889), Shewa
Role In Battle of Adwa • Treaty of Wichale

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