Betul Haile Maryam

Betul Haile MaryamBetul Haile Mariam is also spelled in various sources as Betul Hayla Maryam

Wube's conquest of Tigray In 1831, however, when Wube went on to conquer Tigray in the aftermath of the Battle of Debre Abbay. Humiliated, Betul and Merso entered into the service of Wube's army and joined his campaigns against the sons of Sabagadis, their former patron. Both of them despised their subordination and dependency to their half brother Wube.

Shifting alliances In 1840, Betul and Merso allied with their mother's nephew, the regent Ali II of Yejju, and this was soon followed by a battle with Wube at Debre Tabor in 1842. Wube, first victorious, was then captured during festivities by his half brothers and ras Ali's authority was restored. However, a quick reversal of alliances brought about the arrest of Betul and Merso on their way to Semien. After their brief imprisonment, they were given small districts to govern in Gojjam under Ras Ali's control.

Notable descendants Betul Haile Maryam wife, also called Yewubdar, was from Gondar. They had four children (Wale, Alula, Taytu and Desta).

Welle Betul was his eldest son. Alula Betul was his second eldest son. Taytu Betul was his eldest daughter. She was the former Empress of Ethiopia and was the spouse of Emperor Menelik II. Desta Betul was his third son.