Haile Selassie I
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Summary
Haile Selassie I was born in Ejersa Goro[1]. He died in Addis Ababa[2]. He worked as a politician[3], monarch[4], and ruler[5]. He ranks in the top 0.25% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72,419 views/month, #2,490 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Holy Trinity Cathedral[7]
- Father: Mekonnen Welde Mikael[8]
- Mother: Yeshimebet Ali[9]
- Spouse: Menen Asfaw[10]
- Child: Princess Tenagnework of Ethiopia[11], Amha Selassie[12], Princess Romanework[13], Princess Zenebework[14], Princess Tsehai[15], Prince Makonnen, Duke of Harar[16], Prince Sahle Selassie of Ethiopia[17]
- Country of citizenship: Ethiopian Empire[18]
- Position held: chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity[19], Emperor of Ethiopia[20], Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia[21]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[22], Order of the White Eagle[23], Order of the White Rose of Finland[24], Order of Suvorov, 1st class[25], Grand Cross of the Order of the Condor of the Andes[26], Hilal-e-Pakistan[27], Order of the Nile[28], Order of the Yugoslavian Great Star[29], Order of the Star of Romania[30], United Nations Peace Medal[31], Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William[32], Collar of the Order of Pope Pius IX[33], Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru[34], Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[35]
- Religion or worldview: Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Family: House of Solomon[38]
- Anthem: Marche Tafari[39]
- Noble title: emperor[40], dejazmach[41], Ras[42], Negus[43]
- Commons category: Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia[44]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Haile Selassie I include Rastafari[45], a religion[46]; Addis Ababa Bole International Airport[47], an international airport[48], in Ethiopia[49]; and Addis Ababa University[50], a university[51], in Ethiopia[52], founded in 1950[53].
Why It Matters
Haile Selassie I has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 178 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Entities named for him include Rastafari[45], a religion[46]; Addis Ababa Bole International Airport[47], an international airport[48], in Ethiopia[49]; and Addis Ababa University[50], a university[51], in Ethiopia[52], founded in 1950[53].
FAQs
Where was Haile Selassie I born?
Haile Selassie I was born in Ejersa Goro[1].
Where did Haile Selassie I die?
Haile Selassie I passed away in Addis Ababa[2].
Who were Haile Selassie I's parents?
Haile Selassie I's father was Mekonnen Welde Mikael[8]. Haile Selassie I's mother was Yeshimebet Ali[9].
Who was Haile Selassie I married to?
Haile Selassie I's spouses include Menen Asfaw[10].
What did Haile Selassie I do for work?
Haile Selassie I worked as a politician[3], monarch[4], and ruler[5].
What awards did Haile Selassie I receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[22], Order of the White Eagle[23], Order of the White Rose of Finland[24], and Order of Suvorov, 1st class[25].