Ras Mulugeta Yeggazi , (born (?) - died February 27, 1936 ) - Abyssinian prince, commander. He commanded Mahel Sephari (the army of the center) as part of the army of the Abyssinian Empire during the Second Italo-Abyssinian War.
| Mulugeta Yeggazi | ||||
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| Heir | Tadessa Mulugeta | |||
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| Death | February 27, 1936 Amba Aradom | |||
| Children | Tadessa Mulugeta | |||
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The early years
In his youth he fought at the battle of Adua . He served as Minister of Finance during the last year of the reign of Emperor Menelik II , and then under Empress Zaudit . During Behemder’s administration, Mulugeta also accompanied the race Tafari (future emperor Haile Selassie I ) on a trip to Europe in 1924 .
The Italo-Abyssinian War (1935-1936)
During the Italian invasion, Muluget Yegazi was given the title of Fitaurari. He was appointed commander instead of Birr Wolde Gabriel . Ras Mulugeta and his son Tadessa Mulugeta were killed during the retreat of the Ethiopian army after their defeat at the battle of Amba-Arad on February 27, 1936.