Menen Asfaw

Ethiopian Empress Consort (1891-1962)
Person human Q913749
Menen Asfaw
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Menen Asfaw

Summary

Menen Asfaw is a human[1]. She was born in Ethiopian Empire[2]. She was born on +1891-04-03T00:00:00Z[3]. She died in Addis Ababa[4]. She died on +1962-02-15T00:00:00Z[5]. She worked as a politician[6]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (450 views/month, #7,012 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ethiopian Empire[2], Menen Asfaw…
  • Menen Asfaw died in Addis Ababa[4].
  • Menen Asfaw was born on +1891-04-03T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Menen Asfaw died on +1962-02-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Holy Trinity Cathedral[8].
  • Menen Asfaw's father was Asfaw Mikael, dzantirar of Ambassel, dedzazmach[9].
  • Menen Asfaw's mother was Sehin of Wollo[10].
  • Menen Asfaw was married to Haile Selassie I[11].
  • A child of Menen Asfaw was Amha Selassie[12].
  • A child of Menen Asfaw was Princess Tenagnework of Ethiopia[13].
  • A child of Menen Asfaw was Princess Tsehai[14].
  • A child of Menen Asfaw was Prince Makonnen, Duke of Harar[15].
  • A child of Menen Asfaw was Prince Sahle Selassie of Ethiopia[16].
  • A child of Menen Asfaw was Princess Zenebework[17].
  • Menen Asfaw held citizenship in Ethiopia[18].
  • Menen Asfaw worked as a politician[6].
  • Menen Asfaw held the position of Emperor of Ethiopia[19].
  • Menen Asfaw received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[20].
  • Menen Asfaw's religion is recorded as Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church[21].
  • Menen Asfaw's image is recorded as Empress Menen Asfaw with Crown.jpg[22].
  • Menen Asfaw is recorded as female[23].
  • Menen Asfaw's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Menen Asfaw's family is recorded as House of Solomon[25].
  • Menen Asfaw's ISNI is recorded as 0000000041034507[26].
  • Menen Asfaw's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 41246866[27].

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Origins and Family

Menen Asfaw was born in Ethiopian Empire[2]. She was born on +1891-04-03T00:00:00Z[3]. Her father was Asfaw Mikael, dzantirar of Ambassel, dedzazmach[9]. Her mother was Sehin of Wollo[10].

Career and Affiliations

Menen Asfaw's professions included politician[6]. She held the position of Emperor of Ethiopia[19].

Recognition

Menen Asfaw received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[20].

Personal Life

Menen Asfaw was married to Haile Selassie I[11]. Children include Amha Selassie[12], a sovereign[28], 1916–1997[29], of Ethiopia[30], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX‎[31]; Princess Tenagnework of Ethiopia[13], a princess[32], 1912–2003[33], of Ethiopia[34], awarded the Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[35]; Princess Tsehai[14], a nurse[36], 1919–1942[37], of Ethiopia[38]; Prince Makonnen, Duke of Harar[15], 1923–1957[39], of Ethiopia[40], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa[41]; Prince Sahle Selassie of Ethiopia[16], 1931–1962[42], of Ethiopia[43]; and Princess Zenebework[17], 1917–1934[44], of Ethiopia[45]. Her religion is recorded as Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church[21].

Death and Burial

Menen Asfaw died on +1962-02-15T00:00:00Z[5]. She passed away in Addis Ababa[4]. Burial took place at Holy Trinity Cathedral[8].

Why It Matters

Menen Asfaw ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (450 views/month, #7,012 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] She is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Menen Asfaw born?

Born in Ethiopian Empire[2], Menen Asfaw…

Where did Menen Asfaw die?

Menen Asfaw passed away in Addis Ababa[4].

Who were Menen Asfaw's parents?

Menen Asfaw's father was Asfaw Mikael, dzantirar of Ambassel, dedzazmach[9]. Menen Asfaw's mother was Sehin of Wollo[10].

Who was Menen Asfaw married to?

Menen Asfaw's spouses include Haile Selassie I[11].

What did Menen Asfaw do for work?

Menen Asfaw worked as politician[6].

What awards did Menen Asfaw receive?

Honors received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [22] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [23] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . FemBio database. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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