series a series where we look at the great men and women who paved the way for us today
in today's video we will be looking at the life of Prince alamayehu the son of one of
Ethiopia's great Emperors and heir to the treasures of one of Africa's richest royal
dynasties who died in Exile without setting foot in Ethiopia ever again
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Prince alamallejo also known as alamayahu was an Ethiopian Prince born on April 23
1861 in the city of ankoba Ethiopia his father was Emperor toward Ross
II a prominent ruler who sought to modernize Ethiopia during his reign
when Prince alemayehu was just seven years old his father's Reign faced a significant challenge
British forces invaded Ethiopia seeking the release of several European hostages held by
Emperor teradros you see what happened was that in an effort to strengthen his Empire
the emperor sought an alliance with the British but his requests were ignored by Queen Victoria
who was angered by this the emperor detained some British people who were in his kingdom and this
action gave Queen Victoria the excuse she needed to further expand her territory in Africa she
immediately sent a huge military invading Force to attack the kingdom unfortunately the emperor's
Army was overwhelmed and he was captured and chose to take his own life history has recorded that the
emperor took his own life to deprive the British of the prospect of taking a great emperor hostage
after the emperor's suicide the British burned and looted the City of magdala
including its churches they looted many Treasures including the emperor's crowns
Shields swords ornamental Saddles goblets gold crosses paintings Illustrated Bibles
manuscripts as well as various other possessions of the Ethiopian royal family
following his father's capture prince alemiah who became a prisoner of war both he and his mother
were captured and taken captive on the way to England his mother passed away Prince alamayehu
found himself under the care of a British Army soldier named Tristram speedy [Music]
Speedy was appointed guardian of the prince and was in charge of his life
Tristram Speedy took Prince alamayahu to India first where he worked as an army officer and
later to England when he arrived in England he was sent to rugby school one of the oldest
Independent Schools in Britain after completing his studies in 1878 the prince spent a year at
the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst which is the British army officer initial training center
the British government educated him under the belief that he could One Day become a
valuable Ally for their interests in Africa many accounts of the prince's
experience at the officer Training Center suggest that he was unhappy to be there
in 1879 at the age of 18 prince alemaye who contracted pleurisy a
severe respiratory illness despite Medical Care he succumbed to the illness on November 14 1879.
although Prince alemaya whose life was cut short his legacy endured
his story became a symbol of Ethiopia's struggle for Independence and the resilience of its people
the news of his death deeply saddened many Ethiopians who saw him as a symbol of Hope
and a potential future leader unfortunately Buckingham Palace has declined an official
request to return the remains of this great Prince the Buckingham Palace spokesperson
gave the excuse that removing his remains could affect others buried in the catacombs
to date many Ethiopians desire for his remains to be sent back
home and keep pushing for this to be achieved
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