Haile Selassie I
Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974
1892 — 1975
Quick Facts
Profession
Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974
Born
July 23, 1892
Died
1975 (age ~83)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, monarch
Ethiopian EmpireBorn in Ejersa GoroDied in Addis Ababa
1892
Born in Ejersa Goro (1892-07-23)
1924
AwardHonorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
1924
AwardKnight of the Seraphim
1930
PositionEmperor of Ethiopia (1930–1974)
1954
AwardKnight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William
1954
AwardGrand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Haile Selassie I?+
Haile Selassie I is Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974. Born in 1892.
When was Haile Selassie I born?+
Haile Selassie I was born on July 23, 1892.
When did Haile Selassie I die?+
Haile Selassie I died in 1975, at approximately 83 years of age.
Other famous people named Haile
Haile — July 23, 1892
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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