Anglo-Ethiopian Society

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The Anglo-Ethiopian Society's stated goal is "to foster knowledge of Ethiopian culture, history and way of life and to encourage friendship between the British and Ethiopian peoples." [1] The society was founded in November 1948 [2] by Professor Norman Bentwich. [1] The famed English economist Sir George Paish served for a time as co-president of the society. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Database of Archives of Non-Governmental Organisations". Dango.bham.ac.uk. 2009-03-30. Retrieved 2011-03-10.
  2. Adrienne Hack; Julian Kay (November 2008). "An archive paper of historical facts and information written to mark the sixtieth anniversary of the first meeting of the Society" (PDF).
  3. "1992 The Emperor Haile Selassie I in Bath 1936 - 1940". Anglo-ethiopian.org. Retrieved 2011-03-10.