Ali I of Yejju

Ali I of Yejju

Ali I of Yejju (died 18 June 1788) was a Ras of Begemder, and following the death of Ras Mikael Sehul, Regent of the Emperor of Ethiopia. He was the son of Abba Seru Gwangul, chieftain of the Yejju Oromo, and Gelebu Faras.

According to Abir, he founded the town of Debre Tabor, which became the capital of his dynasty. [Ref Ethiopia|Abir-1968|pages= p. 30]

He was buried at Lalibela. [Ref Ethiopia|WeldBlundell-1922|pages= p. 392]

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