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Yaqob
ModernEmperorEthiopia1590 — 1607
Ethiopian emperor who fought against Susenyos.
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Quick Facts
Born
1590
Died
1607
Country
Ethiopia
Era
Modern
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)45
Political (20%)39
Influence (20%)50
Legacy (20%)40
Leadership (15%)62
Strategy (15%)39
Total Score46.1
Yaqob — Complete Timeline
1607 AD
Battle against SusenyosWar◆ Major
Yaqob fought against the rebel Susenyos in a battle near Lake Tana. Yaqob was defeated and killed in the engagement, ending his reign and allowing Susenyos to claim the Ethiopian throne.
Civil WarDefeatDeath
Impact: nationaltragic
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
6
Battles
7
Army Scale
6
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
8
Power
8
Influence
History
9
Global
8
Culture
9
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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