Many experts on Ethiopia have dismissed the story as a 12th-century fabrication, a piece of propaganda intended to lend legitimacy to a new line of Ethiopian rulers.

Until the toppling of Emperor Haile Selassie in 1974, Ethiopian rulers were always Christians.

It was not unusual for Ethiopian rulers to postpone their coronation until later in their reigns.

This province, neighbor of Ethiopia, first consisted of a coastal strip only, but expanded subsequently inland into territory controlled by the Ethiopian ruler.

More than anything else, the executions of officers who were well known and popular tore away the last shred of respect for the Ethiopian ruler.

DR. HARRIS is justified in being suspicious of the programs and policies of the Ethiopian Marxist rulers.

The former Ethiopian ruler, Lieut Col. Mengistu Haile Mariam, arrived here early today, apparently to begin his life in exile.

Tegulet, the ancient residence of the Ethiopian and Shewan rulers, is believed to lie in this woreda.

The Ethiopian rulers in Eritrea discriminated against the local inhabitants, denying them the best jobs and places at the university even though their entrance marks were better.

Yohannes was like wise the first Ethiopian ruler to appoint a foreign consul, a certain Samuel King, who served as his representative in London.