There are claims on the internet that Richard Brett (one of the KJV translators) had some knowledge of Ethiopic.   Oxford University provided the following biography (link to source) in Alumni Oxonienses 1500-1714. Brett, Richard gent., born in London. Hart Hall, matric. 8 Feb., 1582-3, aged 15; fellow of Lincoln Coll., B.A. 12 Oct., 1586, M.A. 9…