Germame Neway
Ethiopian politician; the 1960 Ethiopian coup d'etat perpetrator (1924–1960) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Germame Neway (Ge'ez: ገርማሜ ንዋይ; 14 August 1924 – 24 December 1960) was an Ethiopian politician known for his role in 1960 Ethiopian coup d'état attempt. He was leader of the Wolayita province, and the Somali province. Germame was a member of the aristocracy of Shewa.[1] He died by suicide on 24 December 1960.[2]
This is an Ethiopian name. The last name is a patronymic, not a family name; this person is referred to by the given name Germame.
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Germame Neway | |
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ገርማሜ ንዋይ | |
Born | (1924-08-14)14 August 1924 |
Died | 24 December 1960(1960-12-24) (aged 36) Mojo, Shewa Province, Ethiopian Empire |
Cause of death | Suicide by firearm |
Nationality | Ethiopian |
Years active | 1958–1960 |
Known for | 1960 Ethiopian coup d'etat perpetrator |
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