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Prince Alamayu, son of Emperor Theodor II of Abyssinia, Ryde, England
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Prince Alamayu, son of Emperor Theodor II of Abyssinia, Ryde, England
622821 Prince Alamayu, son of Emperor Theodor II of Abyssinia, Ryde, England, 1868 (albumen print) by Hughes, Cornelius Jabez (1819-94); 9x5.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Alamayu (1861-79), eldest legitimate son of Emperor Tewodros (Theodor) II of Abyssinia (1818-68), who was adopted by the British colonial officer Captain Tristram Speedy and later became a favourite of Queen Victoria. See also image 622859. His father had committed suicide after being defeated by the British at the Battle of Magdala, at the culmination of the 1868 Expedition to Abyssinia under Robert Napier.); eMichael Graham-Stewart; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22616884
© Michael Graham-Stewart / Bridgeman Images
Abyssinia Abyssinian Colonial Era East Africa Ethiopia Ethiopian Handwritten Ryde Theodor Theodore Black And White Photograph
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This photograph captures the essence of Prince Alamayu, son of Emperor Theodor II of Abyssinia, during his time in Ryde, England in 1868. The albumen print by Cornelius Jabez Hughes measures 9x5.8 cm and is now part of a private collection. Prince Alamayu's story is one filled with tragedy and resilience. After his father's defeat at the Battle of Magdala and subsequent suicide, he was adopted by Captain Tristram Speedy, a British colonial officer. This adoption would lead him to become a favorite of none other than Queen Victoria herself. In this image, we see the young prince dressed in traditional Abyssinian robes adorned with an exquisite necklace. His regal presence is undeniable as he gazes into the distance with an air of dignity beyond his years. The handwritten notes on the photo provide historical context to this remarkable individual's life journey. It serves as a reminder that even amidst political turmoil and cultural displacement, humanity can find solace and acceptance across borders. Through this photograph, we are transported back to Victorian England where Prince Alamayu stood as a symbol of strength and resilience against adversity. It stands as a testament to the power of compassion and connection that transcends boundaries - both physical and cultural - reminding us all that our shared humanity knows no limits or borders.
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