'Church at Magdala, with Theodore's grave', Ethiopia, c1868 (late 19th century). Artist: Unknown

'Church at Magdala, with Theodore's grave', Ethiopia, c1868 (late 19th century). Artist: Unknown

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'Church at Magdala, with Theodore's grave', Ethiopia, c1868 (late 19th century). Magdala was the site of a battle in 1868, fought between the British under General Robert Napier and the Abyssinians commanded by Emperor Tewedros (Theodore) II. After he was defeated, Tewodros committed suicide. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, Vol IX.


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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. King Theodore II: Ethiopian: King

Medium
  1. Engraving

Geographic Hierarchy

World Africa Ethiopia

  1. 08 00 00 N , 039 00 00 E

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People Royalty

History & Politics War & Military Wars, Battles & Events

Religion & Belief Christianity

Locations & Buildings Other

Society & Culture Death & Burial


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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3836x2745
File Size : 30,850kb


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  1. 0580017690
  1. 1-648-717
  1. 1648717

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