Date 9 February 1855 | Location Ethiopian Empire | |
Results Victory for Kassa Hailu, Coronation as Tewodros II of Ethiopia People also search for Battle of Gur Amba, Battle of Amba Jebelli | ||
The Battle of Derasge was fought on 9 February 1855 between Kassa Hailu's forces and the forces of Wube Haile Maryam, Dejazmatch of Tigray. Kassa won the battle, and two days later was crowned Tewodros II of Ethiopia at the church of Derasge Mariam near Mekane Berhan.
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