Statements (376)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Monarch
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Native_American_tribe |
| gptkbp:aims_to |
central government
Ethiopian military |
| gptkbp:alliance |
gptkb:Monarch
|
| gptkbp:architect |
Ethiopian sovereignty
|
| gptkbp:artist |
gptkb:Jules_Bastien-Lepage
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Ethiopian_Orthodox_Church
gptkb:Battle_of_Adwa Ethiopian history Ethiopian identity Ethiopian sovereignty Ethiopian culture Ethiopian society Ethiopian heritage Ethiopian nationalism Ethiopian politics African resistance Italian colonialism Ethiopian economy Ethiopian military Ethiopian diplomacy Ethiopian education Ethiopian unity Ethiopian independence Ethiopian modernization Ethiopian governance Ethiopian reforms Ethiopian achievements Ethiopian infrastructure Ethiopian legacy |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Victory_at_Adwa
Defeated Italian forces Unified various Ethiopian regions |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
August 17, 1844
|
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Angolala,_Ethiopia
Angolala, Shewa Angolala, Shewa, Ethiopia |
| gptkbp:born |
1844
August 17, 1844 |
| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Ba'eta_Le_Mariam_Monastery
|
| gptkbp:capital |
gptkb:Addis_Ababa
|
| gptkbp:celebrates |
gptkb:Ethiopian_Orthodox_Church
Ethiopian New Year |
| gptkbp:contemporary |
gptkb:Queen_Victoria
|
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
Ethiopian education system
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
gptkb:Embassy
gptkb:metropolitan_area Cultural preservation Economic development Education reform Infrastructure development Agricultural development Railway construction Legal reforms Military modernization National unity Land reform Cultural renaissance Promotion of scientific research Promotion of democracy Promotion of social justice Promotion of cultural diversity Promotion of economic equality Health care improvement Promotion of international cooperation Promotion of sustainable development Promotion of cultural exchange Promotion of human rights Promotion of historical research Promotion of artistic expression Promotion of global citizenship Promotion of African unity Promotion of peace and stability Telecommunications development Promotion of environmental protection Promotion of technological advancement Promotion of independence movements Promotion of self-determination Promotion of literary development Promotion of Ethiopian identity |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:African_independence_movements
gptkb:Pan-Africanism Symbol of African resistance Ethiopian nationalism |
| gptkbp:death_date |
December 12, 1913
|
| gptkbp:death_place |
gptkb:Addis_Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| gptkbp:defeated |
gptkb:Italian_forces
Italian invasion Italy at the Battle of Adwa |
| gptkbp:descendant |
gptkb:King_Solomon
gptkb:Meles_Zenawi gptkb:Mekonnen_Hailu gptkb:Menen_Asfaw gptkb:Tewolde_Berhan_Gebre_Egziabher gptkb:Birtukan_Mideksa gptkb:Meklit_Hadero gptkb:Mengistu_Haile_Mariam gptkb:Abiy_Ahmed gptkb:Khalid_Abdalla gptkb:Abebe_Bikila gptkb:Haile_Selassie_I gptkb:Gigi gptkb:Hailu_Shawul gptkb:Lidetu_Ayalew gptkb:Teddy_Afro gptkb:King_Sahle_Selassie Aster Aweke Hirut Bekele Jemal Beker Zewditu I Aida Muluneh Hanna Kassa Iyasu II Kassahun Gashaw Mekdes Hailu Tsegaye Gebre Medhin |
| gptkbp:died |
December 12, 1913
|
| gptkbp:died_in |
1913
|
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
gptkb:Britain
gptkb:Italy gptkb:Monarch gptkb:Russia |
| gptkbp:dynasty |
gptkb:Solomonic_dynasty
|
| gptkbp:encouraged |
gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkb:women's_roles economic growth education reforms scientific exploration |
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:Ethiopian_Empire
gptkb:Ethiopian_Constitution_of_1931 Ethiopian identity Ethiopian sovereignty postal services telegraph lines Ethiopian railway system modern Ethiopian state Ethiopian diplomacy Ethiopian postal service Ethiopian alliances Ethiopian currency Ethiopian sovereignty in Africa Ethiopian banking system railways in Ethiopia the Ethiopian Orthodox Church's autonomy the first Ethiopian railway |
| gptkbp:faced |
health issues
internal opposition colonial threats Italian aggression |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
Support for women's rights
Promotion of trade and commerce Promotion of scientific research Promotion of public health initiatives Support for the development of infrastructure Promotion of agriculture Support for the arts and literature Diplomatic relations with foreign powers Establishment of a legal system Promoting infrastructure development Establishing a postal system Support for the Orthodox Church Establishing a centralized government Advocacy for African unity Cultural integration of diverse ethnic groups Promotion of peace and stability in the region Establishment of schools and universities Establishment of diplomatic missions abroad Introduction of modern weaponry Modernization of Ethiopia Establishment of a modern army Establishment of a railway system Expansion of Ethiopian territory Military reforms in Ethiopia Cultural renaissance in Ethiopia Advancement of education in Ethiopia Defeating Italian forces at Adwa Establishing Addis Ababa as capital Promotion of Ethiopian culture and heritage Promotion of Ethiopian nationalism Promotion of international recognition of Ethiopia Strengthening Ethiopian sovereignty Support for the Pan-African movement |
| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:King_Haile_Melekot
|
| gptkbp:fosters |
gptkb:aircraft
international recognition cultural exchanges Ethiopian culture Ethiopian nationalism |
| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:First_Italo-Ethiopian_War
against colonial powers against colonialism |
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:Ethiopian_Empire
gptkb:Ethiopian_Railway schools |
| gptkbp:founder |
African diplomacy
|
| gptkbp:governed_by |
1889 to 1913
|
| gptkbp:had |
one son
two daughters a significant impact on African history |
| gptkbp:has_expansion |
gptkb:Monarch
railway construction Ethiopian territory |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:19th_century
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Advocate for infrastructure development
Symbol of African resistance Symbol of unity and strength Encourager of agricultural development Architect of Ethiopian unity Builder of modern Ethiopia Cultural icon in Ethiopia Defender of Ethiopian independence Fosterer of international relations Influencer of African leaders Influential leader in the late 19th century Key figure in Ethiopian history Pioneer of African diplomacy Promoter of education in Ethiopia Promoter of modernization in Ethiopia Supporter of trade and commerce |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Menelik II
|
| gptkbp:increased |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:African_independence_movements
gptkb:Pan-Africanism gptkb:Ethiopian_Orthodox_Church Ethiopian history African history over the Horn of Africa |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:African_independence_movements
gptkb:Pan-Africanism African resistance against colonialism Ethiopian identity regional politics Ethiopian art Ethiopian nationalism Ethiopian literature Ethiopian politics Ethiopian law Ethiopian governance |
| gptkbp:innovation |
gptkb:Monarch
Ethiopian military |
| gptkbp:inspired |
Ethiopian art
African resistance movements Ethiopian resistance movements Ethiopian art and literature Ethiopian pride |
| gptkbp:is_implemented_in |
land reforms
|
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
the establishment of modern Ethiopia
|
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
the Second Italo-Ethiopian War
the First Italo-Ethiopian War the Berlin Conference discussions |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
his diplomatic skills
his strategic alliances |
| gptkbp:is_promoted_by |
gptkb:organization
infrastructure development national unity public health initiatives trade relations agricultural development Ethiopian heritage Christianity in Ethiopia trade in Ethiopia education in Ethiopia agriculture in Ethiopia |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
Ethiopian sovereignty
Ethiopia's sovereignty independence of Ethiopia a symbol of African resistance |
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
gptkb:church
gptkb:pan-Africanism infrastructure development |
| gptkbp:is_visited_by |
gptkb:Europe
|
| gptkbp:key_figures |
the Scramble for Africa
the resistance against colonialism |
| gptkbp:key_people |
the Battle of Adwa
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:historical_event
gptkb:Battle_of_Adwa expansion of territory military reforms modernization efforts cultural preservation military victories Establishment of a centralized government diplomatic achievements Diplomatic relations with European powers national unity efforts Modernization of Ethiopia diplomatic relations with foreign powers Infrastructure development in Ethiopia Expansion of Ethiopian territory Modernizing Ethiopia Defeating Italian forces at the Battle of Adwa Cultural renaissance in Ethiopia Promotion of education in Ethiopia cultural renaissance in Ethiopia leadership during colonialism |
| gptkbp:language |
Amharic
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:the_Ethiopian_Empire
the late 19th century the late 19th century Africa |
| gptkbp:led_to |
gptkb:Battle_of_Adwa
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Ethiopian sovereignty
Resistance against colonialism Modern Ethiopian state national hero of Ethiopia |
| gptkbp:military_rank |
gptkb:military_officer
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Modernization of the Ethiopian army
|
| gptkbp:mother |
gptkb:Empress_Menen_Asfaw
gptkb:Empress_Taytu_Betul |
| gptkbp:nationality |
Ethiopian
|
| gptkbp:negotiated_by |
with European powers
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Adigrat
gptkb:Battle_of_Asmara gptkb:Battle_of_Mekele gptkb:Battle_of_Tigray gptkb:Battle_of_Suez gptkb:Battle_of_Adwa gptkb:Battle_of_Amba_Alagi gptkb:Battle_of_Gondar gptkb:Battle_of_Keren gptkb:Battle_of_Makalle gptkb:Battle_of_Massawa Battle of Chelenko |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
Ethiopian history
|
| gptkbp:place_of_death |
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
|
| gptkbp:political_position |
gptkb:Politician
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:John_IV_of_Ethiopia
gptkb:Johannes_IV gptkb:Menelik_II Menelik II's predecessor |
| gptkbp:received |
with famine
|
| gptkbp:reform |
gptkb:Monarch
various Ethiopian regions |
| gptkbp:reign_end |
1889
1913 1889-1913 1889 to 1913 |
| gptkbp:reign_start |
1889
|
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Ethiopian_Orthodox_Christianity
gptkb:church |
| gptkbp:signed_by |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Wuchale
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
gptkb:Annexation_of_Eritrea
gptkb:Battle_of_Adwa gptkb:First_Italo-Ethiopian_War gptkb:Second_Italo-Ethiopian_War gptkb:Treaty_of_Wuchale Ethiopian modernization efforts |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Empress_Taytu_Betul
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
during his reign
|
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:Iyasu_V
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Iyasu_I_of_Ethiopia
gptkb:Iyasu_I |
| gptkbp:symbol |
African independence
|
| gptkbp:territory |
into Eritrea
|
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:King_of_Shewa
gptkb:Monarch |
| gptkbp:utilizes |
gptkb:Embassy
military alliances strategic marriages |
| gptkbp:was |
a military leader
a reformer a visionary leader a diplomat a political leader a historical figure of significance a defender of Ethiopian sovereignty a key figure in the Scramble for Africa a leader during the late 19th century a symbol of African independence a unifier of Ethiopia |
| gptkbp:was_a_patron_of |
the arts
|
| gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of |
national unity
education reforms |