Wondosson Kassa [SEP] father
Wondosson Kassa
Wondosson Kassa, also known as Wond Wossen Kassa (1903 – 19 December 1936), was a member of the royalty of the Ethiopian Empire, an army commander, and a patriot.
Biography.
"Leul" Wondosson Kassa was the eldest son of "Ras" Kassa Haile Darge. "Ras" Kassa was a loyal ally of "Negus" Tafari Makonnen, who ultimately was crowned Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia.
On 31 March 1930, during the Battle of Anchem, Wondosson Kassa
made a name for himself fighting against and defeating "Ras" Gugsa Welle. He fought for his father and the Imperial Army and was on the side of "Negus" Tafari Makonnen. After "Ras" Gugsa Welle was killed, "Negus" Tafari gave "Ras" Kassa all of the lands controlled by Gugsa Welle. As a result, Wondosson Kassa was made "Shum" of Begemder Province.
During the Second Italo-Ethiopian War, Wondosson Kassa again fought for his father on what was known as the