Germa Seyum
Germa Seyum was a King (negus) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Zagwe dynasty. Taddesse Tamrat states that he was a son of Mara Takla Haymanot, the younger brother of King Tatadim, and the father of Kedus Harbe and Gebre Mesqel Lalibela.[1] His name does not appear in the longer king lists.
| Germa Seyum | |
|---|---|
| Reign | 11th century |
| Predecessor | Jan Seyum |
| Successor | Yemrehana Krestos |
| Dynasty | Zagwe dynasty |
References
- Taddesse Tamrat, Church and State in Ethiopia, (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1972), p. 56n.
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jan Seyum |
Emperor of Ethiopia | Succeeded by Yemrehana Krestos |
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