Jan Seyum
| Jan Seyum | |
|---|---|
| Emperor of Ethiopia | |
| Reign | 11th century |
| Predecessor | Tatadim |
| Successor | Germa Seyum |
| Dynasty | Zagwe dynasty |
| Father | Mara Takla Haymanot |
Jan Seyum was Emperor of Ethiopia, and a member of the Zagwe dynasty. Taddesse Tamrat states that he was a son of Mara Takla Haymanot, a younger brother of King Tatadim, and the father of Yemrehana Krestos.[1] His name does not appear in the longer king lists.
References
- ^ Taddesse Tamrat, Church and State in Ethiopia, (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1972), p. 56n.
Categories:
- 11th-century monarchs in Africa
- Emperors of Ethiopia
- Zagwe dynasty
- Ethiopian royalty stubs