Fitawrari Habte Giyorgis Dinagde was born in Čabo, a district in Southwestern Shewa bordering the Gurage region.[2] His ethnicity is disputed with claims that he was an ethnic Gurage.[3][4] and others claiming he was an ethnic Oromo.[5] He was trained in the art of warfare and later promoted to a high rank in the empire's army under Emperor Menelik II. He was a young prisoner of war, along with Dajazmach Balcha Safo, and was found in South West Shewa. His early life isn't well documented, though many believe he came from a humble family.[2] He was later taken to Ankober, Menelik's Shewan capital, before Addis Ababa. As a young man he joined the forces of Menelik, then-King of Shewa.[2]
Habte Giyorgis as Minister of War
Habte Giyorgis in traditional clothing
Military career
Habte Giyorgis played a leading role in several important battles of Ethiopian history. In one of Menelik's expeditions Habte Giyorgis was raised from a junior officer to a lieutenant because of his bravery and talent in the early 1890s.[2] He participated in many battles, including the Battle of Adwa. In October 1896 Habte Giyorgis was appointed as chief of the army after Fitawrari Gabayahu Gurmu (Abba Gora) was killed during the Battle of Adwa.[6]
Borena Campaign
During Menelik's expansion of the empire between 1897-1898 Habte Giyorgis was assigned in subjugating the Borena region. After raising an army of 15,000, Fitawrari Habte Giyorgis set out for Borena in June of 1897 from West Shewa. On July 31st, his army arrived at Borena at a place called Sogida in which they built a fort at Mega. The Abba Gadaa of Borena, Addi Doyyo, with the advice of the local Gadaa assembly decided submit to Fitawrari Habte Giyorgis's army to avoid war.[6] After his successful campaign in Borena, Menelik made Habte Giyorgis Shum, equivalent as governor, of Borena adding the Shewan provinces of "Mecha and Jibat as a reward".[6]
Habte Giyorgis lead the army during the Battle of Segale between supporters of Zewditu and Lij Iyasu. Habte Giyorgis is labeled as #4. “Fitawrari” (generalissimo) “Habta-Giorgis” in Geéz
Political potentiate
However, he grew to become a skilled military leader and statesman. He was also a central figure in the coup which removed Taytu from power during the period of Menelik II's incapacitation as well as the 1916 coup which deposed Lij Iyasu and put Empress Zewditu in power.
From 1909 to 1926, Habte Giyorgis was Chief Minister (equivalent to the late title of Prime Minister) of the Council of Ministers to the Emperor of Ethiopia. He was an important figure in the Ethiopian Empire often cited for his great skills as military commander and judiciary.[2]
Habte Giyorgis is siting to the left of regent Ras Tafari Makonnen with the Imperial Court.
Legacy
A street in Addis Ababa are named after him. He is still today renowned for his wisdom, judiciary, and his military skills.[2]
^Milkias, Paulos; Metaferia, Getachew (2005). The Battle of Adwa: Reflections on Ethiopia's Historic Victory Against European Colonialism. Algora Publishing. p. 182. ISBN9780875864143.
^Tsehai Berhane-Selassie, Ethiopian Warriorhood: Defence, Land and Society, 1800-1941 (Eastern Africa Series)
^Milkias, Paulos (2011). Ethiopia. Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO. p. 221. OCLC 728097838.
^ abcDemie, Mebrete (2 August 2020). "Metamorphosis in Conquest of Borana Oromo (c. 1897-1907)". Journal of Indigenous Knowledge and Development Studies. 1 (2): 22. eISSN 2708-2830.
External links
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In this Ethiopian name the name Giyorgis Dinagde is a patronymic and the person should be referred by the given name Habte Fitawrari Habte Giyorgis Dinagde Amharic ሀብተ ጊዮርጊስ ዲነግዴ 1851 12 December 1926 also known by his horse name Abba Mechal was an Ethiopian military commander and government official who among several other posts served as President of the Council of Ministers and as Minister of War during the reigns of Menelik II Zewditu and Haile Selassie He was also Shum or Governor of Borena Ibat and Mecha 1 Habte Giyorgis DinagdeChief MinisterIn office 1906 1926MonarchsLij IyasuZewditu IPreceded byOffice EstablishedSucceeded byTafari MakonnenMinister of WarIn office 1896 1926MonarchMenelik IIPreceded byOffice EstablishedSucceeded byMulugeta YeggazuPersonal detailsBorn1851Southwest ShewaDied8 December 1926 1926 12 08 aged 75 76 Addis Ababa Ethiopian EmpireOccupationMilitary officerdiplomatcourt officialMilitary serviceAllegiance Ethiopian EmpireBattles warsFirst Italo Ethiopian War Battle of AdwaMenelik s Expansions Contents 1 Early life 2 Military career 2 1 Borena Campaign 2 2 Deposing of Lij Iyasu 3 Political potentiate 4 Legacy 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksEarly life EditFitawrari Habte Giyorgis Dinagde was born in Cabo a district in Southwestern Shewa bordering the Gurage region 2 His ethnicity is disputed with claims that he was an ethnic Gurage 3 4 and others claiming he was an ethnic Oromo 5 He was trained in the art of warfare and later promoted to a high rank in the empire s army under Emperor Menelik II He was a young prisoner of war along with Dajazmach Balcha Safo and was found in South West Shewa His early life isn t well documented though many believe he came from a humble family 2 He was later taken to Ankober Menelik s Shewan capital before Addis Ababa As a young man he joined the forces of Menelik then King of Shewa 2 Habte Giyorgis as Minister of War Habte Giyorgis in traditional clothingMilitary career EditHabte Giyorgis played a leading role in several important battles of Ethiopian history In one of Menelik s expeditions Habte Giyorgis was raised from a junior officer to a lieutenant because of his bravery and talent in the early 1890s 2 He participated in many battles including the Battle of Adwa In October 1896 Habte Giyorgis was appointed as chief of the army after Fitawrari Gabayahu Gurmu Abba Gora was killed during the Battle of Adwa 6 Borena Campaign Edit During Menelik s expansion of the empire between 1897 1898 Habte Giyorgis was assigned in subjugating the Borena region After raising an army of 15 000 Fitawrari Habte Giyorgis set out for Borena in June of 1897 from West Shewa On July 31st his army arrived at Borena at a place called Sogida in which they built a fort at Mega The Abba Gadaa of Borena Addi Doyyo with the advice of the local Gadaa assembly decided submit to Fitawrari Habte Giyorgis s army to avoid war 6 After his successful campaign in Borena Menelik made Habte Giyorgis Shum equivalent as governor of Borena adding the Shewan provinces of Mecha and Jibat as a reward 6 Deposing of Lij Iyasu Edit During the deposing of Lij Iyasu Fitawrari Habte Giyorgis led the army against forces loyal to Lij Iyasu He was the commanding General during the Battle of Segale in which Fitawrari Habte Giyorgis s army decisively defeated Lij Iyasu s father Negus Mikael of Wollo Habte Giyorgis lead the army during the Battle of Segale between supporters of Zewditu and Lij Iyasu Habte Giyorgis is labeled as 4 Fitawrari generalissimo Habta Giorgis in GeezPolitical potentiate EditHowever he grew to become a skilled military leader and statesman He was also a central figure in the coup which removed Taytu from power during the period of Menelik II s incapacitation as well as the 1916 coup which deposed Lij Iyasu and put Empress Zewditu in power From 1909 to 1926 Habte Giyorgis was Chief Minister equivalent to the late title of Prime Minister of the Council of Ministers to the Emperor of Ethiopia He was an important figure in the Ethiopian Empire often cited for his great skills as military commander and judiciary 2 Habte Giyorgis is siting to the left of regent Ras Tafari Makonnen with the Imperial Court Legacy EditA street in Addis Ababa are named after him He is still today renowned for his wisdom judiciary and his military skills 2 See also EditBattle of Segale Ethiopian historiography Ethiopian Empire List of emperors of EthiopiaReferences Edit Tsehai Berhane Selassie Ethiopian Warriorhood Defence Land and Society 1800 1941 Eastern Africa Series a b c d e f TAFLA BAIRU 1968 Two Ethiopian Biographies Journal of Ethiopian Studies 6 1 123 130 ISSN 0304 2243 JSTOR 41965771 Milkias Paulos Metaferia Getachew 2005 The Battle of Adwa Reflections on Ethiopia s Historic Victory Against European Colonialism Algora Publishing p 182 ISBN 9780875864143 Tsehai Berhane Selassie Ethiopian Warriorhood Defence Land and Society 1800 1941 Eastern Africa Series Milkias Paulos 2011 Ethiopia Santa Barbara California ABC CLIO p 221 OCLC 728097838 a b c Demie Mebrete 2 August 2020 Metamorphosis in Conquest of Borana Oromo c 1897 1907 Journal of Indigenous Knowledge and Development Studies 1 2 22 eISSN 2708 2830 External links EditWorld Statesmen Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Habte Giyorgis Dinagde amp oldid 1125588010, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
