Tekle Haymanot I of Ethiopia
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Tekle Haymanot I (throne name Le`al Sagad) was negus (27 March, 1706 - 30 June, 1708) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonid dynasty. He was the son of Iyasus I.
Tekle Haymanot became king following Iyasus' retirement to an island in Lake Tana. Officials argued, after the precedent of king Kaleb, that Iyasus had abdicated, and crowned Tekle Haymanot negus. This action was not embraced by the entire state, and the resulting civil strife led to Iyasus' assassination by Tekle Haymanot.
Tekle Hayamont himself was later stabbed to death.
| Preceded by: | Emperor of Ethiopia | Succeeded by: |
| Iyasus I | Tewoflos |
