Black History Month Talk: Prince Alemayehu and William “Crimean” Simpson
This talk will explore the life of Prince Alemayehu, the son of Emperor Tewodros of Ethiopia and Queen Terunesh, who was drawn by Simpson.
About Black History Month Talk: Prince Alemayehu and William “Crimean” Simpson
| 11th October 2024 | |
| 11.30am - 12.30pm | |
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Provands Lordship 3 Castle Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 0RB |
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| Free but booking required | |
| Visit the event website here | |
This talk will explore the life of Prince Alemayehu, the son of Emperor Tewodros of Ethiopia and Queen Terunesh, who was drawn by Simpson while they were in retreat from Maqdala, which had been raided and looted by the British army. After his father’s suicide and his mother’s death, he was brought to the UK, where he died aged 18.
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