Zara Yaqob
Emperor of Ethiopia · Ethiopia · On the map · Historical Figures · Lived 1399 to 1468 · aged 69
Zara Yaqob was Emperor of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonic dynasty who ruled under the regnal name Constantine I. He is known for the Geʽez literature that flourished during his reign, the handling of both internal Christian affairs and external wars with Muslims, and the founding of Debre Birhan as his capital.
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He reigned for 34 years and 2 months.
