The world: 330s

c. 330 · Africa · Religion

Ezana of Axum

Ezana ; Ancient Greek: Ἠεζάνα, Aezana) was the ruler of the Kingdom of Aksum. One of the best-documented rulers of Aksum, Ezana is important as the one who adopted both the religion of Christianity and the name of Ethiopia for that country when he conquered Aethiopia. Tradition states that Ezana succeeded his father Ella Amida (Ousanas) as king while still a child; his mother, Sofya, served as regent until he came of age.