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Ezana of Axum
4th-century ruler of the Kingdom of Aksum / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ezana (Ge'ez: ዔዛና, ‘Ezana, unvocalized ዐዘነ ‘zn), (Ancient Greek: Ἠεζάνα, Aezana) was the ruler of the Kingdom of Aksum (320s – c. 360 AD). One of the best-documented rulers of Aksum, Ezana is important as he is the country's first king to embrace Christianity and make it the official religion. Tradition states that Ezana succeeded his father Ella Amida (Ousanas) as king while still a child but his mother, Sofya then served as regent until he came of age.
Quick Facts Negus Ezana ዒዛና Ἠεζάνα τῆς Ἀξωμιτῆς, King of Axum ...
Negus Ezana ዒዛና Ἠεζάνα τῆς Ἀξωμιτῆς | |
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King of Axum | |
Reign | 320s – c. 360 AD |
Predecessor | Ousanas |
Successor | MHDYS |
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Ezana (Aizan) | |
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King | |
Honored in | Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church |
Feast | 1 October and 27 October |
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