Dawit II
Emperor of Ethiopia from 1508 to 1540
Died aged 44
Biography
Dawit II (Ge'ez: ዳዊት; c. 1496 – 2 September 1540), better known by his birth name of Lebna Dengel, and also known by the macaronic name Wanag Segad, was Emperor of Ethiopia from 1508 to 1540, whose political center and palace was in Shewa.
A male line descendant of the medieval Amhara kings, and thus a member of the House of Solomon, he was the son of Emperor Na'od and Empress Na'od Mogesa. The important victory over the Adal's Emir Mahfuz may have given Dawit the appellation "Wanag Segad," which is a combination of Geʽez and the Harari terms.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- Emperor of Ethiopia
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Seble Wongel
- Children
- Menas of EthiopiaGelawdewosYāʿqobPrince Yaeqob, abetoKedeste KedusanTewodora
- Parents
- Na'odMogesa
Quick answers about Dawit II
- How old was Dawit II?
- Dawit II died on September 2, 1540 at the age of 44.
- Where was Dawit II born?
- Dawit II was born in Debre Damo.
- What does Dawit II do?
- Dawit II is known as politician, military leader.
- Who has Dawit II been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Dawit II's spouse is or was Seble Wongel.
- How many children did Dawit II have?
- Wikidata lists 6 children of Dawit II.
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