Joash II
Joas II. Or Iyoas II. ( Ethiop . ኢዮዋስ ; † June 3, 1821 ) was from June 19, 1818 until his death on June 3, 1821 Negus Negest ( Emperor ) of Ethiopia and a member of the Solomon dynasty . He was the son of Hezekiah .
According to Samuel Gobat, Joash was effectively strengthened by the Ras Gugsa , who was his support, or more precisely, his superior. An interregnum of several months followed his death .
Individual evidence
- ^ Samuel Gobat: Journal of Three Years' Residence in Abyssinia . 1851 Negro Universities Press (New York, 1969), p. 168.
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| Egwala Seyon |
Emperor of Ethiopia 1818–1821 |
Gigar |
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| SURNAME | Joash II |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Iyoas II. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Negus Negest (Emperor) of Ethiopia |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 19th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 3, 1821 |