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Susenyos

emperor of Ethiopia
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Susenyos was emperor of Ethiopia from 1607 to 1632. During his reign, he was persuaded by Jesuit missionary Pedro Páez to accept the doctrine of the dual nature of Christ and to notify the pope of his submission. This led to a period of Roman Catholic influence in Ethiopia, which was met with strong resistance from the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and the populace.12

Susenyos was ultimately forced to abdicate in favor of his son, Fasilides, in 1632. Fasilides reestablished the alliance between the Ethiopian Coptic Church and the ruling house, expelled Catholic missionaries, and initiated a policy of isolation from Europe that lasted for over two centuries. He also established a new capital at Gonder.123

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  1. Ethiopia - Challenge, revival, and decline (16th–19th century)
  2. Fasilides
  3. history of Ethiopia - Challenge, revival, and decline (16th–19th century)

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