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Bakaffa

1650 – 1730

Emperor of Ethiopia

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About Bakaffa

Lived 1650 – 1730 (aged 79–80). Bakaffa was a monarch.

Bakaffa (Ge'ez: በካፋ) birth name: Missah; throne name Aṣma Giyorgis (Ge'ez: ዐፅመ ጊዮርጊስ), later Masih Sagad (Ge'ez: መሲሕ ሰገድ) was Emperor of Ethiopia from 18 May 1721 to 19 September 1730, and a member of the Solomonic dynasty. He was a son of Emperor Iyasu I and brother to Emperors Tekle Haymanot I and Dawit III.

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Important facts

Born
1650
Birth century
17th century
Died
19 September 1730
Occupation
Monarch
Positions held
Emperor of Ethiopia
Also known as
Asma Sagad, Masih Sagad

Family & relationships

Spouse
Mentewab
Child
Iyasu II
Parent
Iyasu I

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bakaffa?

Emperor of Ethiopia

When was Bakaffa born?

Bakaffa was born in 1650.

When did Bakaffa die?

Bakaffa died on 19 September 1730.

What was Bakaffa's occupation?

Bakaffa was a monarch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bakaffa

· Wikidata: Q732878

· DBpedia: Bakaffa

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