Adafersaw Yenadu
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Adafersaw Yenadu, also known as Adafrisau YeNado, (1873 - 1950) was an army commander
, a member of the nobility
of the Ethiopian Empire
, and a patriot.
Nadu
. He was a young favorite of Emperor
Menelik II. In 1896, during the First Italo-Ethiopian War, Adafersaw Yenadu fought bravely at the Battle of Adwa.
In 1930, Dejazmach
Adafersaw Yenadu was appointed head of the Imperial Guard
(Kebur Zabangna
) by Emperor Haile Selassie I. On 31 March, during Gugsa Welle's Rebellion
, he was at the Battle of Anchem
as part of the Imperial Army
. His forces were part of the reserves.
In 1935, at the beginning the Second Italo-Ethiopian War, Adafersaw Yenadu was with Emperor Haile Selassie. In March 1936, at the Battle of Maychew
he commanded the palace guard and reported directly to the Emperor. He remained with Haile Selassie to the end of the conflict and, in May, joined the him in exile. Adefersaw Yenadu stayed in Jerusalem in the British Mandate of Palestine.
In 1940, during World War II
, Adafersaw Yenadu was in the Sudan
at the beginning of the East African Campaign
. He was entrusted with the task of negotiating political arrangements with the Arbegnoch
and continued to do so throughout the campaign. In early 1941, when Haile Selassie crossed into Ethiopia, Adefersaw Yenadu was with him.
In 1942, having successfully served his Emperor, Adafersaw Yenadu was made Shum
of Sidamo Province
and elevated to Ras. In 1948, he appointed as a crown councillor
and a senator.
Army of the Ethiopian Empire
Armies of the Ethiopia have existed since earliest times. Ethiopia maintained a sizable contingent of her forces in her Sabbean Garrisons which expanded out to project power over colonies in Yemen and to protect Caravans or trade routes....
, a member of the nobility
Nobility
Nobility is a social class which possesses more acknowledged privileges or eminence than members of most other classes in a society, membership therein typically being hereditary. The privileges associated with nobility may constitute substantial advantages over or relative to non-nobles, or may be...
of the Ethiopian Empire
Ethiopian Empire
The Ethiopian Empire also known as Abyssinia, covered a geographical area that the present-day northern half of Ethiopia and Eritrea covers, and included in its peripheries Zeila, Djibouti, Yemen and Western Saudi Arabia...
, and a patriot.
Biography
Adafersaw Yenadu was the son of RasEthiopian aristocratic and court titles
Until the end of the monarchy in 1974, there were two categories of nobility in Ethiopia: the Mesafint or princes, hereditary nobles, formed the upper echelon of the ruling class; while the Mekwanint were the appointed nobles, often of humble birth, who formed the bulk of the nobility...
Nadu
Nadu
Nadu can refer to:*Tamil Nadu, one of the 28 states of India**Chola Nadu, a region of Tamil Nadu state in southern India**Kongu Nadu, region comprising the western part of the Tamil Nadu India...
. He was a young favorite of Emperor
Emperor of Ethiopia
The Emperor of Ethiopia was the hereditary ruler of Ethiopia until the abolition of the monarchy in 1974. The Emperor was the head of state and head of government, with ultimate executive, judicial and legislative power in that country...
Menelik II. In 1896, during the First Italo-Ethiopian War, Adafersaw Yenadu fought bravely at the Battle of Adwa.
In 1930, Dejazmach
Ethiopian aristocratic and court titles
Until the end of the monarchy in 1974, there were two categories of nobility in Ethiopia: the Mesafint or princes, hereditary nobles, formed the upper echelon of the ruling class; while the Mekwanint were the appointed nobles, often of humble birth, who formed the bulk of the nobility...
Adafersaw Yenadu was appointed head of the Imperial Guard
Kebur Zabangna
Kebur Zabagna or Zebenya was the Ethiopian Imperial Guard. Also known as the First Division, this unit served the dual purposes of providing security for the Emperor of Ethiopia, and being an elite infantry division...
(Kebur Zabangna
Kebur Zabangna
Kebur Zabagna or Zebenya was the Ethiopian Imperial Guard. Also known as the First Division, this unit served the dual purposes of providing security for the Emperor of Ethiopia, and being an elite infantry division...
) by Emperor Haile Selassie I. On 31 March, during Gugsa Welle's Rebellion
Gugsa Welle's Rebellion (1930)
Gugsa Welle's Rebellion of 1930 was a rebellion raised by Ras Gugsa Welle and by supporters of Empress Zewditu to rid her of the Crown Prince and heir apparent, Negus Tafari Makonnen. With Tafari gone, Zewditu would be the sole claiment to succession as the ruler of the Ethiopian Empire...
, he was at the Battle of Anchem
Battle of Anchem
The Battle of Anchem was a battle fought between two factions of the Royal family in the Ethiopian Empire...
as part of the Imperial Army
Army of the Ethiopian Empire
Armies of the Ethiopia have existed since earliest times. Ethiopia maintained a sizable contingent of her forces in her Sabbean Garrisons which expanded out to project power over colonies in Yemen and to protect Caravans or trade routes....
. His forces were part of the reserves.
In 1935, at the beginning the Second Italo-Ethiopian War, Adafersaw Yenadu was with Emperor Haile Selassie. In March 1936, at the Battle of Maychew
Battle of Maychew
The Battle of Maychew was the last major battle fought on the northern front during the Second Italo-Abyssinian War. The battle consisted of a failed counterattack by the Ethiopian forces under Emperor Haile Selassie making frontal assaults against prepared Italian defensive positions under the...
he commanded the palace guard and reported directly to the Emperor. He remained with Haile Selassie to the end of the conflict and, in May, joined the him in exile. Adefersaw Yenadu stayed in Jerusalem in the British Mandate of Palestine.
In 1940, during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, Adafersaw Yenadu was in the Sudan
Anglo-Egyptian Sudan
Anglo-Egyptian Sudan referred to the manner by which Sudan was administered between 1899 and 1956, when it was a condominium of Egypt and the United Kingdom.-Union with Egypt:...
at the beginning of the East African Campaign
East African Campaign (World War II)
The East African Campaign was a series of battles fought in East Africa during World War II by the British Empire, the British Commonwealth of Nations and several allies against the forces of Italy from June 1940 to November 1941....
. He was entrusted with the task of negotiating political arrangements with the Arbegnoch
Patriotism
Patriotism is a devotion to one's country, excluding differences caused by the dependencies of the term's meaning upon context, geography and philosophy...
and continued to do so throughout the campaign. In early 1941, when Haile Selassie crossed into Ethiopia, Adefersaw Yenadu was with him.
In 1942, having successfully served his Emperor, Adafersaw Yenadu was made Shum
Ethiopian aristocratic and court titles
Until the end of the monarchy in 1974, there were two categories of nobility in Ethiopia: the Mesafint or princes, hereditary nobles, formed the upper echelon of the ruling class; while the Mekwanint were the appointed nobles, often of humble birth, who formed the bulk of the nobility...
of Sidamo Province
Sidamo Province
Sidamo was a province in the southern part of Ethiopia, with its capital city at Irgalem, and after 1978 at Awasa. It was named after an ethnic group native to Ethiopia, called the Sidamo, or more particularly, Sidama, who are located in the south-central part of that country...
and elevated to Ras. In 1948, he appointed as a crown councillor
Crown Council of Ethiopia
The Crown Council of Ethiopia was the constitutional body which advised the reigning emperors of Ethiopia and acted on behalf of the Crown. The council’s members were appointed by the emperor....
and a senator.