Ephrem Tewelde Medhen
Ephrem Tewelde Medhen became Ethiopia’s first minister in Washington in 1943, as Ethiopia rebuilt its external representation after Italian occupation. He later represented Ethiopia in London. 1, 3
He signed the United Nations Charter for Ethiopia in San Francisco on 26 June 1945. 2
Washington Appointments
- Ethiopia — Minister, 1943–1945
Archival Sources
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- Blatta Ephrem Tewelde Medhen
National Portrait Gallery, London
Person record mp55606; Bassano portrait x83757, 1947
Sources
- Diplomatic Representation for Ethiopia
Chronological incoming roster, 1943–2011
- Blatta Ephrem Tewelde Medhen
Person record mp55606; Bassano portrait x83757, 1947
- Ethiopia: recognition and diplomatic relations
- About the Embassy: former ambassadors
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Biography checked 2026-10-29.
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