Haile Giyorgis Woldemikael

Last updated

Bitwoded Haile Giyorgis Wolde Mikael was a senior Ethiopia government official who, holding the office of Negadras or chief of merchants, by 1906 supervised foreign businesses and diplomatic missions in the capital, Addis Ababa, as well as the responsibility of granting concessions and contracts to foreign enterprises, making the post the de facto Mayor of Addis Ababa, as well as its Chief of police, the Minister of Commerce and Minister of Foreign Affairs. These functions were separated by the formation of the first cabinet in 1907, with Haile Giyorgis appointed to those posts de jure . He was minister of finance from 1915 to 1917. [1]

With Haile Giyorgis' removal from office by then-Regent Ras Tafari Makonnen in 1917, the post of Negadras of Addis Ababa lost most of its powers to the office of Kantiba , the head of the municipal government, which had been created in 1910, with other towns later following suit. [2]

Related Research Articles

Haile Selassie Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974; messianic figure of the Rastafari movement

Haile Selassie I was Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974. He rose to power as Regent Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia (Enderase) for Empress Zewditu from 1916. Haile Selassie is widely considered a defining figure in modern Ethiopian history, and the key figure of Rastafari, a religious movement in Jamaica which emerged shortly after he became emperor in the 1930s. He was a member of the Solomonic dynasty which claims to trace lineage to Emperor Menelik I, believed to be the son of King Solomon and Makeda the Queen of Sheba.

Addis Ababa Capital and largest city of Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, also known as Finfinne, is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. It also serves as the regional capital of Oromia. In the 2007 census, the city's population was estimated to be 2,739,551 inhabitants. Addis Ababa is a highly developed and important cultural, artistic, financial and administritive centre of Ethiopia.

Lij Iyasu Uncrowned Emperor of Ethiopia from 1913 to 1916

Lij Iyasu was the designated Emperor of Ethiopia from 1913 to 1916. His baptismal name was Kifle Yaqob. Ethiopian emperors traditionally chose their regnal name on the day they were crowned, and since he was never crowned, he is usually referred to as Lij Iyasu, "Lij" meaning child, especially one born of royal blood.

Makonnen Endelkachew First Prime Minister of Ethiopia from 1943 to 1957

Ras BetwodedMekonnen Endelkachew was an Ethiopian aristocrat and Prime Minister under Emperor Haile Selassie. Mekonnen was born in Addisge, the nephew of the noted Shewan general and politician Ras Betwoded Tessema Nadew, who introduced him to Emperor Menilek II. He was a member of the alpha class of the Menelik II School in Addis Ababa when it opened in 1908.

Ethiopian aristocratic and court titles List of royal and noble titles in the Ethiopian Empire

Until the end of the Ethiopian monarchy in 1974, there were two categories of nobility in Ethiopia and Eritrea. The Mesafint, the hereditary nobility, formed the upper echelon of the ruling class. The Mekwanint were the appointed nobles, often of humble birth, who formed the bulk of the aristocracy. Until the 20th century, the most powerful people at court were generally members of the Mekwanint appointed by the monarch, while regionally, the Mesafint enjoyed greater influence and power. Emperor Haile Selassie greatly curtailed the power of the Mesafint to the benefit of the Mekwanint, who by then were essentially coterminous with the Ethiopian government.

Tesseme Darge was the daughter of Ras Darge Sahle Selassie, Prince of Selale, and granddaughter of Sahle Selassie, King of Shewa in the Ethiopian Empire. She was a first cousin to Emperor Menelik II.

Abuna Basilios First bishop of Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church

Abuna Basilios was an Ethiopian-born first Archbishop or Abuna, and later the first Patriarch, of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.

History of Addis Ababa Overview and topical guide of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia

The history of Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, formally begins with the founding of the city in the 19th century by Ethiopian Emperor Menelik II and his wife Empress Taytu Betul. In the Middle Ages, Addis Ababa depicted as a fortified city named "Barara", and served as residence of Emperor of Ethiopian Empire until Dawit II. It was totally plundered by Adalite general Ahmed Gran in 1529, at the onset of Ethiopian–Adal War.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ethiopia) Ministry oversees foreign relations of Ethiopia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the Ethiopian government ministry which oversees the foreign relations of Ethiopia.

March of the Iron Will Italian propaganda event

The March of the Iron Will was an Italian Fascist propaganda event staged from 26 April to 5 May 1936, during the final days of the Second Italo-Ethiopian War. The goal of the march was to capture the Ethiopian capital in a show of force. An Italian mechanized column under the command of Pietro Badoglio, Marshal of Italy, advanced from the town of Dessie to take Addis Ababa. The march covered a distance of approximately 200 miles (320 km).

Ministry of Defense (Ethiopia) Ethiopian government ministry

The Ministry of Defense is a cabinet-level office in charge of defense-related matters of Ethiopia. It oversees the Ethiopian National Defense Force and Ethiopian Defense Industry. The current minister is Abraham Belay.

Ethiopia–Mexico relations Bilateral relations

Ethiopia–Mexico relations refers to the diplomatic relations between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the United Mexican States. Both nations are members of the Group of 24 and the United Nations.

Habte Giyorgis Dinagde Ethiopian army commander in the Ethiopian Empire

FitawrariHabte Giyorgis Dinagde also known by his horse name Abba Mechal was an Ethiopian military commander and government official who, among several other posts, served as President of the Council of Ministers and as Minister of War during the reigns of Menelik II, Zewditu and Haile Selassie. He was also Shum or Governor of Borena, Ibat, and Mecha.

China–Ethiopia relations Bilateral relations

People's Republic of China–Ethiopia relations were established in 1970. Ethiopia has an embassy in Beijing and the People's Republic of China has an embassy in Addis Ababa. By 2016-2018, Chinese direct investment (FDI) in Ethiopia had reached US$4 billion and bilateral trade had grown to $5.4 billion.

Denmark–Ethiopia relations Bilateral relations

Denmark–Ethiopia relations refers to the current and historical relations between Denmark and Ethiopia. Denmark has an embassy in Addis Ababa, and Ethiopia is represented in Denmark through its embassy in London. Diplomatic relations were established in the 1960s and since then the relations between Denmark and Ethiopia have had their ups and downs. In 2008, Ethiopian exports to Denmark amounted to 6,5 million DKK, while Danish exports amounted to 40,3 million DKK. Denmark provides aid and assistance to Ethiopia through the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA). Ethiopia is a partner country for the DANIDA.

The following is a historical events of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, including its formation prior to 20th century by chronology.

Mayor of Addis Ababa Head of executive branch of Addis Ababas municipal government

The Mayor of Addis Ababa is head of the executive branch of Addis Ababa's municipal government. The mayor's office is located in Addis Ababa City Hall. Adanech Abebe is the first woman mayor and 32nd mayor of Addis Ababa since 28 September 2021.

The Institute of Ethiopian Studies(IES) was officially established in 1963 to collect information on Ethiopian civilization, its history, cultures, and languages. The Institute includes a research and publication unit, a library, and a museum. It is located at Addis Ababa University, Sidist (6) Kilo campus, which was at the time of the IES's opening, named Haile Selassie I University after the last emperor of Abyssinia.

Gullamally, Mohammedally & Company was a major trading house in late 19th and early 20th century Ethiopia.

Brazil–Ethiopia relations Bilateral relations

Brazil–Ethiopia relations refers to the current and historical relations between the Federative Republic of Brazil and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. Both nations are members of the Group of 77 and the United Nations.

References

  1. "Historical Background". June 4, 2011. Archived from the original on June 4, 2011.
  2. Garretson, Peter (November 2000). "Intrigue and Power: Hayle Giyorgis, Addis Ababa's First Mayor". Seleda. II (V). Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 7 October 2014.