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Andreyas

d. 1430

Ethiopian Emperor

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About Andreyas

Andreyas was a politician.

Andreyas was Emperor of Ethiopia from 1429 to 1430, and a member of the Solomonic dynasty. He was a son of Yeshaq I, succeeded his father when he was very young. According to Al-Maqrizi, his reign lasted only four months, whereas the short chronicles states he reigned for a period of six months. His uncle Takla Maryam reigned after him.

The British explorer James Bruce, who wrote one of the earliest European histories of Abyssinia, reports little more than Andreyas was buried with his father at the Tadbaba Maryam monastery.

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Important facts

Died
1430
Occupation
Positions held
Emperor of Ethiopia
Also known as
Andrew

Family & relationships

Parent
Yeshaq I

Frequently asked questions

Who was Andreyas?

Ethiopian Emperor

When did Andreyas die?

Andreyas died in 1430.

What was Andreyas's occupation?

Andreyas was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andreyas

· Wikidata: Q495619

· DBpedia: Andreyas

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