Baeda Maryam I [SEP] noble family
Baeda Maryam I
Baeda Maryam I (; "He who is in the Hand of Mary," modern ) (1448 – November 8, 1478) was Emperor () (August 26, 1468 – November 8, 1478) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonic dynasty.
Early years.
Born at Debre Berhan, he was the son of Zara Yaqob by Seyon Mogesa.
Towards the end of Zara Yaqob's life, the Emperor became increasingly convinced that members of his family were plotting against him
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With his own mother Tsion Mogasa dead, Emperor Baeda Maryam I gave Eleni the title of Queen Mother. She proved to be an effective member of the royal family; Paul B. Henze comments that she "was practically co-monarch" during his reign. When Eskender succeeded his father Emperor Baeda Maryam I, at first Empress Eleni was pushed out of power by the Bitwoded Amda Mikael. However, around 1486 she participated in a palace coup that led to his deposition and execution, and Queen Eleni thereafter