Ezana
4th-century ruler of the Kingdom of Aksum
Ezana ; Ancient Greek: Ἠεζάνα, Aezana) was the ruler of the Kingdom of Aksum. One of the best-documented rulers of Aksum, Ezana is important as he first adopted for his country the religion of Christianity and the name of Ethiopia. Tradition states that Ezana succeeded his father Ella Amida (Ousanas) as king while still a child; his mother, Sofya, served as regent until he came of age.
Related people
- Sofya of Axum child of · traditional
- Ousanas child of · traditional
Events
Places
- Axum birth
How we know
Recorded as a historical figure.
- Ecclesiastical History 1 claim — Conversion of Aksum