Menelik II

American

[men-l-ik] / ˈmɛn l ɪk /

noun

1844–1913, emperor of Ethiopia 1889–1913.

Menelik II British

/ ˈmɛnɪlɪk /

noun

1844–1913, emperor of Abyssinia (1889–1910). He defeated the Italians at Aduwa (1896), maintaining the independence of Abyssinia in an era of European expansion in Africa

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It also signed the Treaty of Wuchale with Menelik II, who became emperor of Ethiopia that same year.

From Textbooks ● Dec. 14, 2022

There was also concern that the Mahdist ruler, Abdullah Ibn-Muhammed Al-Khalifa, might ally with Menelik II to drive Europeans out.

From Textbooks ● Dec. 14, 2022

Four brigades of Italian troops were overcome in a matter of hours on 1 March 1896 by Ethiopians serving under Emperor Menelik II.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2021

Menelik II, the emperor of Ethiopia at the turn of the century, liked to chew pages from his Bible.

From Slate ● Feb. 4, 2020

One was the Empress, Zauditu, daughter of the late Emperor Menelik II.

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