03-04-2019, 06:27 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47441042
A British museum is to return a lock of hair that the Ethiopian government considers a national treasure.
It was cut from the head of Emperor Tewodros II, who killed himself rather than be taken prisoner by the British during their 1868 invasion of Ethiopia.
His seven-year-old son Prince Alemayehu was taken to the UK along with looted treasures. He became a favourite of Queen Victoria before dying aged 18.
His remains are kept in Windsor Castle despite campaigns for their return.
Strands of Emperor Tewodros II's hair were given to the National Army Museum in London 60 years ago.
Difficult to argue against this, really. It has major sentimental value to Ethiopia, but practically none to the UK, so I'm glad we're giving back.
I understand some restitution claims are complicated, but really, this doesn't seem to be one of those.
A British museum is to return a lock of hair that the Ethiopian government considers a national treasure.
It was cut from the head of Emperor Tewodros II, who killed himself rather than be taken prisoner by the British during their 1868 invasion of Ethiopia.
His seven-year-old son Prince Alemayehu was taken to the UK along with looted treasures. He became a favourite of Queen Victoria before dying aged 18.
His remains are kept in Windsor Castle despite campaigns for their return.
Strands of Emperor Tewodros II's hair were given to the National Army Museum in London 60 years ago.
Difficult to argue against this, really. It has major sentimental value to Ethiopia, but practically none to the UK, so I'm glad we're giving back.
I understand some restitution claims are complicated, but really, this doesn't seem to be one of those.
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