Zena Petros

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Zena Petros
King of Zagwe dynasty
Reign970 A.D.-1013 A.D.
PredecessorMara Takla Haymanot
SuccessorTatadim
Died1013 (1014)
DynastyZagwe
FatherMara Takla Haymanot (unsure)
MotherMasoba Warq (unsure)
ReligionEthiopian Orthodox Church

Zena Petros was a king of the Zagwe Dynasty who reigned from the 970s until he was killed in 1013, when he was succeeded by Tatadim. Zena Petros had also led a campaign against the Kingdom of Damot in c.970 C.E. because they refused to pay tribute, though, Zena Petros failed on this campaign against Damot.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The kingdom of Damot: An Inquiry into Political and Economic Power in the Horn of Africa (13th c.) |". Persee. Retrieved 2024-01-12.