Haile Selassie I
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Haile Selassie I
Summary
Haile Selassie I is a human[1]. He was born in Ejersa Goro[2]. He passed away in Addis Ababa[3]. He worked as a politician[4], monarch[5], and ruler[6]. He ranks in the top 0.25% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,833 views/month, #2,490 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Haile Selassie I's place of birth was Ejersa Goro[2].
- Haile Selassie I passed away in Addis Ababa[3].
- Burial took place at Holy Trinity Cathedral[8].
- Haile Selassie I's father was Mekonnen Welde Mikael[9].
- Haile Selassie I's mother was Yeshimebet Ali[10].
- Among Haile Selassie I's spouses was Menen Asfaw[11].
- A child of Haile Selassie I was Princess Tenagnework of Ethiopia[12].
- A child of Haile Selassie I was Amha Selassie[13].
- A child of Haile Selassie I was Princess Romanework[14].
- A child of Haile Selassie I was Princess Zenebework[15].
- A child of Haile Selassie I was Princess Tsehai[16].
- A child of Haile Selassie I was Prince Makonnen, Duke of Harar[17].
- Haile Selassie I held citizenship in Ethiopian Empire[18].
- Haile Selassie I worked as a politician[4].
- Haile Selassie I's professions included monarch[5].
- Haile Selassie I's professions included ruler[6].
- Haile Selassie I held the position of chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity[19].
- Haile Selassie I held the position of chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity[20].
- Haile Selassie I held the position of Emperor of Ethiopia[21].
- Haile Selassie I held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia[22].
- Haile Selassie I received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23].
- Haile Selassie I received the Order of the White Eagle[24].
- Haile Selassie I received the Order of the White Rose of Finland[25].
- Haile Selassie I received the Order of Suvorov, 1st class[26].
- Haile Selassie I received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Condor of the Andes[27].
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: ET[29]
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Began / founded: 1892-07-23[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1975-08-27[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 9a5480fe-1243-45f0-9986-3f8a4e2daecd[32]
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Origins and Family
Haile Selassie I's place of birth was Ejersa Goro[2]. His father was Mekonnen Welde Mikael[9]. His mother was Yeshimebet Ali[10].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[4], monarch[5], and ruler[6]. Positions held include chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity[19]; Emperor of Ethiopia[21], a historical position[33], in Ethiopian Empire[34]; and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia[22].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[35], in France[36]; Order of the White Eagle[24], an order[37], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[38], founded in 1705[39]; Order of the White Rose of Finland[25], an order[40], in Finland[41], founded in 1919[42]; Order of Suvorov, 1st class[26], a grade of an order[43], in Soviet Union[44]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Condor of the Andes[27], a grade of an order[45], in Bolivia[46], founded in 1925[47]; and Hilal-e-Pakistan[48], an award[49].
Personal Life
Haile Selassie I was married to Menen Asfaw[11]. Children include Princess Tenagnework of Ethiopia[12], a princess[50], 1912–2003[51], of Ethiopia[52], awarded the Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[53]; Amha Selassie[13], a sovereign[54], 1916–1997[55], of Ethiopia[56], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX[57]; Princess Romanework[14], 1913–1941[58]; Princess Zenebework[15], 1917–1934[59], of Ethiopia[60]; Princess Tsehai[16], a nurse[61], 1919–1942[62], of Ethiopia[63]; and Prince Makonnen, Duke of Harar[17], 1923–1957[64], of Ethiopia[65], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa[66]. His religion is recorded as Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church[67].
Death and Burial
Haile Selassie I died in Addis Ababa[3]. He is buried at Holy Trinity Cathedral[8].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Haile Selassie I include Rastafari[68], a religion[69]; Addis Ababa Bole International Airport[70], an international airport[71], in Ethiopia[72]; and Addis Ababa University[73], a university[74], in Ethiopia[75], founded in 1950[76].
Why It Matters
Haile Selassie I ranks in the top 0.25% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,833 views/month, #2,490 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 178 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]
Entities named for him include Rastafari[68], a religion[69]; Addis Ababa Bole International Airport[70], an international airport[71], in Ethiopia[72]; and Addis Ababa University[73], a university[74], in Ethiopia[75], founded in 1950[76].
FAQs
Where was Haile Selassie I born?
Haile Selassie I was born in Ejersa Goro[2].
Where did Haile Selassie I die?
Haile Selassie I passed away in Addis Ababa[3].
Who were Haile Selassie I's parents?
Haile Selassie I's father was Mekonnen Welde Mikael[9]. Haile Selassie I's mother was Yeshimebet Ali[10].
Who was Haile Selassie I married to?
Haile Selassie I's spouses include Menen Asfaw[11].
What did Haile Selassie I do for work?
Haile Selassie I worked as politician[4], monarch[5], and ruler[6].
What awards did Haile Selassie I receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23], Order of the White Eagle[24], Order of the White Rose of Finland[25], and Order of Suvorov, 1st class[26].