Ethiopian victory over Italy
GPTKB entity
Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_event
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Site_of_the_Battle_of_Adwa
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Preservation of Ethiopian sovereignty
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| gptkbp:casualties |
Ethiopian casualties estimated at 4,000
Italian casualties estimated at 7,000 |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Ethiopian_Empire
gptkb:Kingdom_of_Italy |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Oreste_Baratieri
gptkb:Ras_Bitwaddad_Tesemma Faced criticism after the defeat |
| gptkbp:context |
Colonial expansion in Africa
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspiration for literature and art
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| gptkbp:cultural_practices |
Influenced by the victory
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| gptkbp:date |
March 1, 1896
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Addis_Ababa
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Challenged by the defeat
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| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Various books and articles written about it
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
A pivotal moment in the narrative.
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| gptkbp:historical_figure |
Various historians document the event
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| gptkbp:historical_role |
Hindered by the defeat
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Influenced future conflicts in Africa
First major victory of an African nation over a European power |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Ethiopian victory over Italy
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| gptkbp:impact |
Influenced anti-colonial movements
Boosted Ethiopian nationalism |
| gptkbp:involved_countries |
Surprise and concern
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Adwa Victory Day
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Emperor_Menelik_II
gptkb:Empress_Taytu_Betul Gained prominence after the battle |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Symbol of resistance against colonialism
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Adwa,_Ethiopia
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Studied in military academies
Use of terrain and guerrilla tactics |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Modernized after the victory
Reassessed strategies after defeat |
| gptkbp:mood |
Low after defeat
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Part of Ethiopian history curriculum
|
| gptkbp:national_anthem |
Boosted national pride
Strengthened national identity |
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
Approximately 20,000 troops
Various local chieftains |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
Divided after the defeat
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| gptkbp:recognizes |
Ethiopia recognized as a sovereign state
|
| gptkbp:result |
Ethiopian victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:First_Italo-Ethiopian_War
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| gptkbp:tactics |
Flanking maneuvers
Approximately 100,000 troops Enduring symbol of resistance High due to national pride Strengthened post-victory Linear formations Various ethnic groups united against Italy |
| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:1896
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