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Former province in northwestern Ethiopia
Gojjam (Amharic: ጎጃም gōjjām, originally ጐዛም gʷazzam, later ጐዣም gʷažžām, ጎዣም gōžžām) is a historical provincial kingdom in northwestern Amhara region of
Gojjam
Zone in Amhara Region of Ethiopia
Gojjam (Amharic: ምዕራብ ጎጃም) or Mirab Gojjam is one of Zones in Amhara Region of Ethiopia. It is named after the former province of Gojjam. West Gojjam
West_Gojjam_Zone
Ethiopian noble and army commander (1847–1901)
Adal Tesema, Tekle Haymanot of Gojjam, and Tekle Haimanot of Gojjam (c. 1847 – 10 January 1901), was King (Negus) of Gojjam. He was later an army commander
Tekle_Haymanot_of_Gojjam
Zone in Amhara Region of Ethiopia
East Gojjam (Amharic: ምሥራቅ ጎጃም), also called Misraq Gojjam, is one of Zones in Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Its capital is Debre Markos. East Gojjam is named
East_Gojjam_Zone
Ethiopian rebel leader of the Fano militia (born 1985)
(AFNM) since 2026. He was the former leader of the Amhara Fano militia, Gojjam command. He is widely regarded as one of the prominent figures of the new
Zemene_Kassie
Imperial Ethiopian dynasty (1270–1974)
dynasty. The oldest junior cadet branch of the Solomonic Dynasty is the Gojjam branch which traces its ancestry through various lines of the main branch
Solomonic_dynasty
woreda) Agew Awi East Gojjam North Gondar Central Gondar West Gondar Wag Hemra West Gojjam Bahir Dar (special zone) West Gojjam South Gondar North Wollo
List_of_zones_of_Ethiopia
Ethiopian army commander (1868–1960)
Hailu Tekle Haymanot (1868–1950), also named Hailu II of Gojjam, was a member of the nobility of the Ethiopian Empire. He represented a provincial ruling
Hailu_Tekle_Haymanot
City in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
capital in north-western Ethiopia, in what was previously Bahir Dar Awraja of Gojjam province. The town also hosts the seat of North Mecha Woreda administration
Merawi,_Ethiopia
Ethiopian military commander (1884–1950)
leader in his native province of Gojjam. After the liberation of Ethiopia, he became the deputy governor of Gojjam. Mengesha Jembere was born on 13 May
Mengesha_Jembere
City in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Mark) is a city, separate woreda, and administrative seat of the East Gojjam Zone in Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Originally named Manqwarar (lit: Cold Place)
Debre_Markos
Place in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
transliterated Burye is a town in western Ethiopia. Located in the Mirab Gojjam Zone of the Amhara Region, this town has a longitude and latitude of 10°42′N
Bure_(Gojjam),_Ethiopia
Ongoing armed conflict in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
escalated in 2024, with renewed insurgent offensives in the Gondar and Gojjam zones and increased military operations by the ENDF. The conflict has resulted
Fano_insurgency
Emperor of Ethiopia from 1879 to 1913
The priority for the new Emperor was the stabilization of Begemder and Gojjam; Shewa was not, for the moment, a crucial element for Yohannes IV. Menelik
Menelik_II
Ethiopian clergyman (died 1918)
Walda Giyorgis (died June 1918) was an ecclesiastic during the reign of Menelik II. Walda Giyorgis was a monk of Amhara lineage, who in his early years
Walda_Giyorgis
Royal title of Ethiopia and Eritrea, equivalent to "king"
title bestowed on governors of the most important provinces (kingdoms): Gojjam, Begemder, Wello, Tigray and the seaward kingdom, (where the variation Bahri
Negus
Amhara youth militia in Ethiopia
supplier in South Wollo Zone. The Gojjam Fano is co-headed by Asres Mare and Zemene Kassie. In August 2024, the Gojjam Fano has been undertaking special
Fano_(militia)
Ethiopian military commander (1912–1945)
Ethiopian military commander who led the Arbegnoch resistance movement in Gojjam against the Fascist Italians during the Italian occupation of Ethiopia from
Belay_Zeleke
Districts in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
woredas in the West Gojjam Zone of the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Its name comes from its largest town, Bure. Part of the Mirab Gojjam Zone, Bure is bordered
Bure,_Gojjam_(woreda)
Regional state in northern Ethiopia
Ethiopian Empire, Amhara included several provinces (such as Bete Amhara, Gojjam, Gonder, Angot, Dembiya, Bezemo, Shewa and Lasta), most of which were ruled
Amhara_Region
escalation has notably impacted rural communities and urban fringes across the Gojjam, Shewa, and Wollo zones, repeatedly drawing international concern over collateral
Drone strikes during the Fano insurgency
Drone_strikes_during_the_Fano_insurgency
1940–1941 military unit active in East Africa
covertly to encourage the rebellion in the western Ethiopian province of Gojjam, that the Italians had never been able to repress. In September, Colonel
Gideon_Force
Traditional attire worn by Ethiopian or Eritrean women
identity. The Habesha kemis comes in many regional variations such as Shewa, Gojjam, Gondar, and Wollo. Its appearance shifts across regions due to differences
Habesha_kemis
Mountain in Ethiopia
mountain or peak in the Amhara Region, it is the highest point in West Gojjam (part of Kuarit woreda), at 3,619 metres (11,873 ft) elevation. The mountain
Mount_Amedamit
Former province in western Ethiopia
west by Sudan, on the north by the Abbay River which separated it from Gojjam, on the east by Shewa, on the south-east by Kaffa, and on the south by Illubabor
Welega_Province
Engagement in Ethiopia (2024–present)
in the Amhara region. In a joint statement, the Fano groups from Gondar, Gojjam, Shewa, and Wollo urged the public to follow the vehicle movement ban, and
Amhara_offensive
Ethiopian Officer and Leading Derg member (1931–1977)
ruled the country for several years. Atnafu Abate was born in Bichena, Gojjam and was a son of an Amhara clergyman. He joined the Ethiopian army and was
Atnafu_Abate
Extinct ethnic group of Ethiopia
once inhabited along the Blue Nile in Ethiopia, and later, pushed south of Gojjam in what is now East Welega Zone. They spoke the Gafat language, an extinct
Gafat_people
Emperor of Ethiopia from 1871 to 1889
Semien and Begemder, Sayint, Gojjam, Wollo and Shewa. He crowned Menelik King of Shewa in 1878 and Tekle Haymanot King of Gojjam and Kaffa in 1881 and encouraged
Yohannes_IV
1854 battle in Ethiopia
Birru Goshu of Gojjam. Kassa was victorious, Birru Goshu was captured and spent the next 14 years in chains. The battle was fought in Gojjam, in the modern
Battle_of_Amba_Jebelli
Area in western Ethiopia
historical region located in western Ethiopia. The region was situated south of Gojjam and covered most of Ethiopia's Welega Province. Until the fourteenth century
Damot_(historical_region)
Regional state in northwestern Ethiopia
constitution, the region was created from the westernmost portion of the Gojjam province (the part north of the Abay River), and the northwestern portion
Benishangul-Gumuz_Region
Village in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
(Amharic: ዲማ) is a village in west-central Ethiopia. Located in the Misraq Gojjam Zone of the Amhara Region, it has a latitude and longitude of 10°33′14″N
Dima,_Gojjam
Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church from 1971 to 1979
24 April 1910 in the Parish of Debre Elias, district of Debre Marqos, in Gojjam. His parents were Ato („Mr.“) Jenbere Wube and Woizero („Mrs.“) Zeritu Adelahu
Abuna_Theophilos
Place in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
town in northwestern Ethiopia. Located south of Bahir Dar in the Mirab Gojjam Zone of the Amhara Region (or kilil), this town has a latitude and longitude
Adet
Ethiopian singer and drummer (1954–2024)
career to involve himself in the Pentecostal Church. Melesse was born in Gojjam, a province in northern Ethiopia now a Zonal Administration in the Amhara
Muluken_Melesse
Kosober (Amharic: ኮሶበር) is the town in Gojjam Agawmeder,[clarification needed] Amhara Region, Ethiopia, which is found between Bahir Dar and Debre Marqos
Kosober
Mirab Gojjam Burie Ketema Astedader Amhara Mirab Gojjam Burie Zuria Amhara Mirab Gojjam Dega Damot Amhara Mirab Gojjam Dembecha Amhara Mirab Gojjam Dembecha
List of cities and towns in Ethiopia
List_of_cities_and_towns_in_Ethiopia
1853 conflict in Ethiopia between Tewodros II and Ras Ali II
forces of Kassa Hailu and the forces of Ras Ali II, in Ayshal, in eastern Gojjam. Kassa's forces won the battle. The popularity of Kassa continued to grow
Battle_of_Ayshal
1769–1855 period of Ethiopian history
Other regional lords included Kenfu Hailu of Gondar, Ras Hailu Yosedeq of Gojjam, Sabagadis Woldu of Tigre, Ras Wolde Selassie of Tigre, Wube Haile Mariam
Zemene_Mesafint
Opposition to the Ethiopian monarchy from 1960 to 1974
events that degraded Selassie's reputation, including over taxation in Gojjam since 1930, famines in Tigray and Wollo provinces since 1958, and autocratic
Opposition_to_Haile_Selassie
Country in East Africa
Africa came under the suzerainty of the Ethiopian Empire. Stretching from Gojjam to the Somali Coast in Zeila. Among these Muslim entities was the Sultanate
Ethiopia
1887 battle between the Ethiopian Empire and Mahdist Sudan
1887 between the army of the Ethiopian Empire led by Tekle Haymanot of Gojjam and the Mahdist army led by Mohammad Wad Arbab. The Ethiopians were victorious
Battle_of_Madana
River in Ethiopia
Lesser Abay, is a river of central Ethiopia. Rising in the mountains of Gojjam, it flows northward to empty into south-western Lake Tana in a bird's-foot
Gilgel_Abay
Israeli runner (born 1987)
Olympics in the Men's marathon, and placed 44th. Amare was born in West Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia, and is Jewish. He was born to an Ethiopian-Jewish family
Girmaw_Amare
Place in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Gish Abay is a town in west-central Ethiopia. Located in the Mirab (West) Gojjam Zone of the Amhara Region, it is the administrative center of Sekela woreda
Gish_Abay
Major Oromo clan family of Western Ethiopia
Dense forest regions in the southwest, populated by various Macha lineages. Gojjam: A significant Macha population, including the Wambara, lives south of the
Machaa
Town in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
northwestern Ethiopia 349 km north of Addis Ababa. Located in the Mirab Gojjam Zone of the Amhara Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of 10°33′N
Dembecha
Historical region of Ethiopia
Glorious Victories," the soldiers of Amda Seyon were from "Amhara and Sewä and Gojjam and Dämot, (men) who were trained in warfare, and dressed in gold and silver
Shewa
Ethiopian politician (born 1963)
until the dissolution of the two in December 2019. Demeke was born in the Gojjam Province of Ethiopia and later was resettled to the Chagni district during
Demeke_Mekonnen
Ethiopian aristocrat and wife of Emperor Lij Iyasu
16th-century ancestor, Empress Sabla Wangel, whom the modern people of Gojjam also believe to have been connected to their region. To differentiate the
Sabla_Wangel_Hailu
1878–1904 conquests by the Ethiopian emperor
turned his attention south. After defeating his rival Tekle Haymanot of Gojjam at the Battle of Embabo in June 1882 he began the first phase of his expansion
Menelik_II's_conquests
2023 drone strike in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Force launched a drone strike on the town of Finote Selam, in the West Gojjam Zone of Amhara Region in Ethiopia which killed 30 people while injuring
Finote_Selam_drone_strike
1882 conflict in Ethiopia between Shewan and Gojjam forces
lists that led to Shewan supremacy over the rest of Ethiopia. South of Gojjam, across the Abay River, and southwest of Shewa, lay the fertile Gibe region
Battle_of_Embabo
List of royal and noble titles in the Ethiopian Empire
rulers of Begemder, Shewa, Gojjam, Wollo, all held the title of Negus at some point, as the "Negus of Shewa", "Negus of Gojjam", and so forth. During and
Ethiopian aristocratic and court titles
Ethiopian_aristocratic_and_court_titles
Town in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
(Amharic: ሞጣ) is a town in northwest Ethiopia. It is located in the Misraq Gojjam Zone of the Amhara Region on the secondary road that links Dejen with Bahir
Mota,_Ethiopia
Ethiopian soldier, noble and diplomat (1892–1980)
In 1931, Imru was promoted to Ras and made Shum (Governor-General) of Gojjam province. Imru replaced Ras Hailu Tekle Haymanot, who had been convicted
Imru_Haile_Selassie
Ethiopian singer (1967–2026)
from Bahir Dar, Amhara Region. He was primarily known for his traditional Gojjam songs, "Antuyewa", "Wuba Bahir Dar", and "Debot Ensra". Semahegn Belew was
Semahegn_Belew
Medieval kingdom in southern Ethiopia from 900 to 1317
continued to be under Ethiopian rule as the province of the same name around Gojjam. Possibly formed in the 10th century, Damot was a powerful state by the
Kingdom_of_Damot
Ethnic group in Eritrea
Sela Kristos in 1627; in this context, it refers to a region somewhere in Gojjam. In the colophon of a Gospel book from 1457/58, originating from Debre Bizen
Tigrinya_people
Town in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Bichena (Amharic: ብቸና) is a town in northern Ethiopia. Located in the Misraq Gojjam Zone of the Amhara Region on the hillside overlooking the Abay River, it
Bichena
Ethiopian politician
Agegnehu Teshager. Temesegen Tiruneh was born in the small town of Bichena, Gojjam Province, Ethiopia. He attended primary and secondary school at Belay Zeleke
Temesgen_Tiruneh
Region in Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia
Amhara region. The Abay River which formerly defined the western border of Gojjam, defines the Zone's boundaries with Kamashi, while the Dinder River defines
Metekel_Zone
Bet (Amharic: ፈረስ ቤት), is a small town found in the Amhara Region, West Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia. It is the Capital city of the district of Dega Damot. The
Feres_Bet
Ethiopian former army officer and politician (born 1938)
1991 until December 2020, when he left the embassy. Berhanu was born in Gojjam and was of Amhara descent. In 1959 he entered Harar Military Academy as
Berhanu_Bayeh
1529–1543 war between the Ethiopian Empire and Adal Sultanate
to 1543. The Christian Ethiopian troops were drawn mainly from Tigray, Gojjam, Begemder, Angot, Qeda,,Gan, Medri Bahri, Gafat, and a certain numbers of
Ethiopian–Adal_War
Island encircled by Lake Tana, Ethiopia
is administratively included in the Bahir Dar Zuria woreda of the Mirab Gojjam Zone. To the southeast of Dek is the much smaller Daga Island. Dek Island
Dek_Island
Ethiopian activist and journalist (born 1989)
year to four months. Meskerem Abera was born in 1989 in Dangila town in Gojjam. She completed her elementary, secondary school educations at Dangla, earning
Meskerem_Abera
Ethiopian bridge
River in Ethiopia. It is located to the northeast of Mota in the Misraq Gojjam Zone of the Amhara Region. The bridge is 60 meters in length and 4 meters
Sebara_Dildiy
Emperor of Ethiopia from 1787 to 1788
Joshua was a proclaimed emperor of Ethiopia from 1787 to 1788 in Tigray and Gojjam by enemies of Ras Ali I of Yejju. He was defeated in battle against Ras
Atse_Iyasu
Town in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
is a town and separate woreda in western Ethiopia. Located in the Mirab Gojjam Zone of the Amhara Region, by road 387 km from Addis Ababa and 176 km from
Finote_Selam
Muslims converted due to coercion; non-converts moved to the western parts of Gojjam, near Sudan, where they continued practising Islam. Tewodros' successor
Islam_in_Ethiopia
District in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Ethiopia. A triangular-shaped district at the southernmost point of the Misraq Gojjam Zone, Baso Liben is bordered on the south by a bend of the Blue Nile river
Baso_Liben
French and Basque geographer
ties with influential figures. Among them was Dejazmach Goshu, prince of Gojjam, who regarded Arnaud as a son. Known as "Ras Mikael," Arnaud became both
Arnaud-Michel_d'Abbadie
City in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
provided an air service with Asmara. Other new roads connected the city with Gojjam and with Eritrea, the latter a paved, all-season roadway. Colonial authorities
Gondar
Town in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
transliterated Dajen) is a town in west-central Ethiopia. Located in the Misraq Gojjam Zone of the Amhara Region on the edge of the canyon of the Abay, it has
Dejen
Amhara Fano militia group
(ENDF) remains ongoing across multiple zones, including North Wollo and East Gojjam. The AFNM has called on the international community to cease support for
Amhara_Fano_National_Movement
Emperor of Ethiopia from 1855 to 1868
were defeated by another dajazmach (earl), Dajazmach Goshu of Damot and Gojjam, Kassa was forced to make another start in life, and offered his services
Tewodros_II
Legendary mountain range in east Africa
source of the Nile. The Scottish explorer James Bruce, who travelled to Gojjam, Ethiopia, in 1770, investigated the source of the Blue Nile there. He identified
Mountains of the Moon (Africa)
Mountains_of_the_Moon_(Africa)
Ethnic or pan-ethnic identifier used to refer to Ethiopians and Eritreans
Serae Shewa (Efrata, Geshe) Shire Wag Kingdom of Beta Israel Dembiya Gafat Gojjam Waldebba Semien Wegera Qwara Tsegede Wolqayt Kingdom of Damot Dawro Enarya
Habesha_peoples
Ethiopian painter
Qes Adamu Tesfaw, is an Ethiopian painter and he was raised in Bichena in Gojjam province. He was educated as a priest in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.
Adamu_Tesfaw
Woreda in Amhara Region, Misraq Gojjam
one of the woredas in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Misraq Gojjam Zone, Enarj Enawga is bordered on the south by Enemay, on the southwest
Enarj_Enawga
Aksumite saint and composer (505–571)
students at Tana Qirqos in Lake Tana. Yared also established churches in Gojjam, Begemder (today: Gondar), and Tigray. He went to Gayint and built a church
Yared
District in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
one of the woredas in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Mirab Gojjam Zone, Jabi Tehnan is bordered on the southeast by Dembecha, on the west
Jabi_Tehnan
Kingdom in Gibe region of Ethiopian Empire in 19th century
Serae Shewa (Efrata, Geshe) Shire Wag Kingdom of Beta Israel Dembiya Gafat Gojjam Waldebba Semien Wegera Qwara Tsegede Wolqayt Kingdom of Damot Dawro Enarya
Kingdom_of_Gera
Historical state and region in Ethiopia
meder (land), thus meaning "Land of the Agaw". The western neighbor of Gojjam, it was located where the Agew Awi Zone now lies. Not much is known about
Agawmeder
Ethiopian Orthodox church in Amhara Region
100 and 250 years ago[when?]; subjects include Negus Tekle Haymanot of Gojjam and his followers. The most significant were painted by Alaqa Engida during
Ura_Kidane_Mehret
Somali dynasty (1750–1884)
Serae Shewa (Efrata, Geshe) Shire Wag Kingdom of Beta Israel Dembiya Gafat Gojjam Waldebba Semien Wegera Qwara Tsegede Wolqayt Kingdom of Damot Dawro Enarya
House_of_Guled
Battle of the Second Italo-Ethiopian War
Dessie. Ras Imru Haile Selassie with approximately 40,000 men advanced from Gojjam toward Mai Timket to the left of Ras Seyoum. In a push towards Warieu Pass
Christmas_Offensive
Town in Ahmara, Ethiopia
Keraniyo is an Ethiopian town in the district (woreda) of Hulet Ej Enese, part of Misraq Gojjam Zone, Amhara Region. v t e
Keraniyo
Empress consort of Ethiopia (1922–2009)
daughter of Ras Bitwodad Mangasha Atikam of Damot and Agawmeder, Viceroy of Gojjam, who was a major figure during the reign of Emperor Menelik II, by his second
Medferiashwork_Abebe
Ethiopian resistance fighters during Italian East Africa
At the same time in Begemder and in Gojjam the revolt had already begun to intensify; the Arbegnoch in Gojjam ambushed two colonial battalions and in
Arbegnoch
Ethiopian military officer (died 1974)
battalion after its defeat at Bishoftu with radicals, and was forced to flee to Gojjam, where he subsequently died. Edmond J. Keller, Revolutionary Ethiopia: From
Alem_Zewde_Tessema
16–17th century northerly expansions of Oromo people
of the Blue Nile in Gojjam. A consequence of this move was that the term Damot was extended to include the area of southern Gojjam. Although it is unknown
Oromo_expansion
Proclaimed Emperor of Ethiopia
proclaimed Emperor (nəgusä nägäst) (1787 – 1788) of Ethiopia in Tigray and Gojjam by Dejazmach Wolde Gabriel, the son of Ras Mikael Sehul, who was opposed
Atse_Baeda_Maryam
Ethiopian princess
Abebe Damtew 3. Leult Medferiashwork Abebe 14. Ras Bitwodad Mangasha Atikam, Viceroy of Gojjam 7. Woizero Wosen Falesh 15. Woizero Sifrash Bizu Yifru
Princess_Sifrash_Bizu
Current Head of the Imperial House of Ethiopia since 1997
Abebe Damtew 3. Leult Medferiashwork Abebe 14. Ras Bitwodad Mangasha Atikam, Viceroy of Gojjam 7. Woizero Wosen Falesh 15. Woizero Sifrash Bizu Yifru
Zera_Yacob_Amha_Selassie
Capital and largest city of Ethiopia
through the region drove the local Gafat population across the Abbay into Gojjam. Those who remained were absorbed into the Oromo population. The Éndägäbtän
Addis_Ababa
District in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
one of the woredas in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Mirab Gojjam Zone, Dembecha is bordered on the west by Bure, on the northwest by Jabi
Dembecha_(woreda)
Country in the Horn of Africa (1270–1974)
century. The warlike emperor of Amda Seyon I conducted many campaigns in Gojjam, Damot and Eritrea, but his most important campaigns were against his Muslim
Ethiopian_Empire
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