This article lists the emperors of Ethiopia, from the founding of the Zagwe dynasty in the 9th/10th century until 1974, when the last emperor from the Solomonic dynasty was deposed. Kings of Aksum and Dʿmt are listed separately due to numerous gaps and large flexibility in chronology. For legendary and archeologically unverified rulers of Ethiopian tradition, see List of legendary monarchs of Ethiopia. Names in italics indicate rulers who were usurpers or not widely recognized. Zagwe dynasty Solomonic dynasty Gondarine period Era of the Princes Modern Era Tigrayan line Shewan line House of Savoy (Italian occupation) Timeline from 1855 See also Emperor of Ethiopia Emperors of Ethiopia Family tree President of Ethiopia List of presidents of Ethiopia Prime Minister of Ethiopia List of heads of government of Ethiopia List of royal consorts of Ethiopia Zera Yacob Amha Selassie Girma Yohannes Iyasu Crown Council of Ethiopia Ethiopian aristocratic and court titles List of rulers of Shewa History of Ethiopia Ethiopian historiography Notes References External links Rasta Ites – List of Ethiopian Kings Crown Council of Ethiopia Emperors Ethiopia Ethiopia