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Sebestyanos (reigned c.1703 – c.1718) was a ruler of Shewa an important Amhara noble of Ethiopia. He was one of the sons of Negasi Krestos. Abir states that he ruled for 15 years although noting that Harris claims he ruled for 25 years and d’Hericourt 33.According to Donald Levine Sebestyanos’ father Negasi Krestos proclaimed in his will that his oldest son Akawa would inherit his throne. Sebestyanos would receive his spear silver cutlass and gilded shield.