Battle of Embabo 1882
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 6 June 1882 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1882 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Ethiopia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Menelik II's conquests | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Gojjam, Shewa | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 9.7347, 37.5653 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Embabo was fought 6 June 1882, between the Shewan forces of Negus Menelik and the Gojjame forces of Negus Tekle Haymanot. The forces fought to gain control over Wallaga and Kaffa provinces south of the Blue Nile (Abay). The Gojjame forces under Tekle Haymanot were defeated. This is one of the three battles (along with Chelenqo and Adwa) which Donald Donham lists that led to Shewan supremacy over the rest of Ethiopia.
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