Gugsa Wale's rebellion
Gugsa Wale's rebellion of 1930 was a rebellion raised by Ras Gugsa Wale 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 claimant to succession as the ruler of the Ethiopian Empire (Mangista Ityop'p'ya). As the husband of Empress Zewditu, Gugsa Wale expected to become Emperor.
| Gugsa Wale's rebellion | |||||||
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| Part of the Opposition to Haile Selassie | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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Pro-Empress Zewditu faction Yejju (arrived late) | Pro-Negus Tafari Makonnen faction | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Gugsa Wale † |
Negus Tafari Empress Zewditu Mulugeta Yeggazu | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Approx. 35,000 | Approx. 32,000 | ||||||
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