Taytu Betul (Amharic: ጣይቱ ብጡል Ṭaytu Bəṭul ; baptised as Wälättä Mikael; 1851 – 11 February 1918) was Empress of Ethiopia from 1889 to 1913 and the third wife of Emperor Menelik II.

Taytu Betul was a formidable Ethiopian Empress who fought colonization and was an intellectual master strategist who humiliated the Italians in battle with a crushing victory.

Dec 14, 2020 · Betul Taytu c. 1851 to 11 February 1918), reigning from 1889 to 1913, was the Empress of the Ethiopian Empire. She was the third wife of Ethiopia's Emperor Menelik II and …

Oct 27, 2014 · Empress Taytu, as a military strategist, facilitated the downfall of Italy at the Battle of Adwa. She had her own battalion, which she bravely commanded in the battlefield, fighting …

Taytu (c. 1850–1918)Empress of Ethiopia, an important contributor to the modernization of her country, who led troops in battle and devised strategies crucial in defeating the Italian army in …

Jun 10, 2021 · Taytu Betul, regarded as one of Ethiopia's greatest leaders, was the wife of Emperor Menelik II. She was instrumental in defeating Italian imperialists and also founded …

Feb 11, 2016 · Taytu Betul was a formidable queen and empress of Ethiopia (1889–1913). She was the wife of Emperor Menelek II, and was also the inspiration behind the 1896 Ethiopian …

Apr 3, 2019 · To this day, she remains a linguistic legend in Italy. The phrase “Chi si crede di essere, la regina Taitu?” (“Who does she think she is, the Empress Taytu?”) is still used to …

Feb 6, 2024 · This article explores the life and legacy of Empress Taytu Betul, shedding light on her multifaceted contributions to Ethiopian society and her enduring impact on the course of …

Taytu Betul was an Ethiopian noblewoman who, together with her husband, Emperor Menelik II, ruled Ethiopia from 1889 to 1913. She is remembered for her resistance against and victory …