Battle of Derasge

The Battle of Derasge was fought on 9 February 1855 between Kassa Hailu's forces and the forces of Wube Haile Maryam, Dejazmatch of Tigray. Kassa won the battle, and two days later was crowned Tewodros II of Ethiopia at the church of Derasge Mariam near Mekane Berhan.[1]

Battle of Derasge
Part of Zemene Mesafint
Date9 February 1855
Location
Derasge, Ethiopian Empire (near lake Tana)
Result Victory for Kassa Hailu
Coronation as Tewodros II
Commanders and leaders
Wube Haile Maryam Kassa Hailu

See also

References
  1. Thomas P. Ofcansky; David H. Shinn (29 March 2004). Historical Dictionary of Ethiopia. Scarecrow Press. pp. 376–. ISBN 978-0-8108-6566-2.

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