Abdülhamid II vs Menelik II
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Compare the life timelines of Abdülhamid II (1842–1918) and Menelik II (1844–1913) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 69 years, from 1844 to 1913.
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Abdülhamid II (1842–1918)
- — Born in Constantinople Verified
- — Accession to the throne Verified
- — Promulgation of the first Ottoman constitution Verified
- — Russo-Turkish War Verified
- — Suspension of parliament Verified
- — Modernization and railway projects Verified
- — Young Turk Revolution Verified
- — Exile in Salonica Verified
- — Deposition from the throne Verified
- — Death in Constantinople Verified
Menelik II (1844–1913)
- — Born in Angolala, Shewa Verified
- — Held captive at the court of Emperor Tewodros II Verified
- — Escaped Magdala and became King of Shewa Verified
- — Married Taytu Betul Verified
- — Founded Addis Ababa as his capital Verified
- — Became Emperor of Ethiopia Verified
- — Signed and later repudiated the Treaty of Wuchale Verified
- — Victory at the Battle of Adwa Verified
- — Suffered a severe stroke and withdrew from active rule Verified
- — Died in Addis Ababa Verified