Negus Mikael, marching on the Ethiopian capital in support of his son Emperor Iyasu V, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Segale" id="mwYA" rel="mw:WikiLink" title="Battle of Segale">is defeated</a> by Fitawrari abte Giyorgis, securing the throne for Empress Zewditu I.