Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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On April 2, 1930, Ethiopia’s Empress Zewditu died suddenly under suspicious circumstances — just days after a major battle that killed her former husband.

Illness? Shock? Or something more political? The truth remains unclear. Check below to find out more — and tell us what you think! 👇

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