Emperor Fasilides I

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Emperor_Fasilides_II
gptkbp:birth_date 1603
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Church_of_St._Mary_of_Zion
gptkbp:death_date 1667
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Solomonic_dynasty
gptkbp:father gptkb:Emperor_Menas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Emperor Fasilides I
gptkbp:known_for Establishing the city of Gondar as the capital of Ethiopia
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Empress_Aster
gptkbp:nationality Ethiopian
gptkbp:notable_event Promotion of public health initiatives
Support for the development of infrastructure
Cultural exchanges with neighboring regions
Promotion of interfaith dialogue
Support for the establishment of libraries
Promotion of environmental conservation
Establishment of a legal system
Establishment of a postal system
Diplomatic relations with European powers
Encouragement of community development projects
Support for the arts and music
Strengthening of trade routes
Construction of churches and monasteries
Support for local artisans and craftsmen
Encouragement of scientific studies
Support for the preservation of cultural heritage
Encouragement of religious tolerance
Encouragement of international cooperation
Promotion of peace and conflict resolution initiatives
Support for the development of tourism.
Promotion of sports and physical activities
Establishment of a strong administrative system
Conflict with the Portuguese
Construction of Fasil Ghebbi
Cultural renaissance in Ethiopia during his reign
Development of Ethiopian art and architecture
Establishment of schools and education systems
Expansion of the Ethiopian Empire
Military campaigns against the Oromo people
Promotion of Ethiopian literature
Promotion of agriculture and land reforms
Promotion of the Amharic language
Promotion of trade with Europe and the Middle East
Strengthening of the Ethiopian military
Strengthening of the central authority in Ethiopia
Support for the Jesuit missionaries in Ethiopia
Support for women's rights and roles in society
Establishment of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church as the state religion
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Emperor_Menas
gptkbp:reign_end 1667
1632
gptkbp:religion gptkb:church
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Emperor_Yohannes_I
gptkbp:title gptkb:Monarch