Battle of Derasge
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The Battle of Derasge was fought on 9 February 1855 between Kassa Hailu's forces and the forces of Wube Haile Maryam, Dejazmatch of Tigray. Kassa won the battle, and two days later was crowned Tewodros II of Ethiopia at the church of Derasge Mariam near Mekane Berhan.[1]
Date9 February 1855
Location
Derasge, Ethiopian Empire (near lake Tana)
Result
Victory for Kassa Hailu
Coronation as Tewodros II
Coronation as Tewodros II
| Battle of Derasge | |||||||
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| Part of Zemene Mesafint | |||||||
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| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Wube Haile Maryam | Kassa Hailu | ||||||
