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COMMANDER // 1827–1897

Shaleqa Alula

generalEritrea3 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1827 – 1897

1830184018501860187018801890Ethiopian–Egyptian War · 1874-1876First Italo-Ethiopian War · 1894-1896Battle of Gundet — November 14, 1875 · Ethiopian Empire · Ethiopian–Egyptian WarBattle of Gura — March 7, 1876 · Ethiopian Empire · Ethiopian–Egyptian WarBattle of Adwa — March 1, 1896 · Ethiopian Empire · First Italo-Ethiopian War

Active service 1875–1896 — 3 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 48.

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Ras Alula Engida was an Ethiopian general and politician who successfully led battles against Ottoman Egypt, the Mahdists and Italy. He was one of the most important leaders of the Abyssinian forces during the 19th century. Described by Haggai Erlich as the "greatest leader whom Ethiopia produced since the death of Emperor Tewodros II in 1868.".

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Battles (3)

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