Yohannes IV (Tigrinya: ዮሓንስ ፬ይ Rabaiy Yōḥānnes; horse name Abba Bezbiz also known as Kahśsai; born Lij Kahssai Mercha; 11 July 1837 – 10 March 1889) [1] was Emperor of Ethiopia from 1871 to …

Yohannes IV was the emperor of Ethiopia (1872–89). Like his predecessor, Tewodros II (reigned 1855–68), Yohannes IV was a strong, progressive ruler, but he spent most of his time repelling …

Oct 20, 2025 · In this video, we uncover the untold story of Emperor Yohannes IV, the brave Tigrayan king who defeated Egypt and defended Ethiopia’s independence during a time when Africa was …

May 16, 2026 · He took the name and title of Emperor Yohannes IV, King of Zion and King of Kings of Ethiopia, becoming the first emperor crowned in that historic city since Emperor Fasilides in 1632.

After Yohannes' peaceful attempts to resolve the situation failed, he declared war on the Egyptians on 23 October 1875. In November 1875, the Egyptian army met Yohannes’ well-prepared troops at …

Apr 2, 2026 · Yohannes scored Lyon’s opening goal in an eventual 4-0 second leg victory over Wolfsburg. The 18-year-old midfielder played 69 minutes in the second leg match, as Lyon advanced …

Ethiopian Emperor Yohannes IV (1872-1889) defended sovereignty against Egypt, Italy, and Mahdists, unified Ethiopia, and died in battle.

Jan 17, 2022 · He took the name and title of Emperor Yohannes IV, King of Zion and King of Kings of Ethiopia, becoming the first emperor crowned in that historic city since Emperor Fasilides in 1632.

Apr 23, 2024 · Amharic form of John.

Yohannes IV was Ethiopia's emperor from 1872 to 1889. He succeeded to the Ethiopian throne on 21 January 1872 four years after the death of Emperor Thewodros. His original name was Kassa …