Local Name: ኢያሱ
Parents: Yohannes I, emperor of Ethiopia, and Sabla Wangel
Born: circa 1662
House: Solomon
Predecessor: Yohannes I
Reign: 1682 – 1706
Brief: Serving as governor of the Gojjam province until he was declared heir in 1682, Iyasus was a kind-hearted emperor. He was known for his devotion to administration, calling councils on both theological and governmental matters. He encouraged trade and lowered tariffs. A rebel uprising in 1684 forced him to suppress a usurper, Yeshaq. Iyasus was a diplomat who sent out envoys to many European countries including France. In 1699, an envoy returned with a French physician, Charles Poncet, who wrote about his stay in Ethiopia and his impressions of the emperor, which were overwhelmingly favorable. After a campaign in 1706, Iyasus retired to an island on Lake Tana, sparking an uprising by his son Tekle Haymanot. Iyasus was assassinated when he attempted to return to his capital and retake his throne.
Brief: Serving as governor of the Gojjam province until he was declared heir in 1682, Iyasus was a kind-hearted emperor. He was known for his devotion to administration, calling councils on both theological and governmental matters. He encouraged trade and lowered tariffs. A rebel uprising in 1684 forced him to suppress a usurper, Yeshaq. Iyasus was a diplomat who sent out envoys to many European countries including France. In 1699, an envoy returned with a French physician, Charles Poncet, who wrote about his stay in Ethiopia and his impressions of the emperor, which were overwhelmingly favorable. After a campaign in 1706, Iyasus retired to an island on Lake Tana, sparking an uprising by his son Tekle Haymanot. Iyasus was assassinated when he attempted to return to his capital and retake his throne.
Date of Death: 13 October 1706
Successor: Tekle Haymanot IOther Monarchs Who Died Today:
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