Haile Selassie I Born on 23. July 1892 Regent from 1916 to 1930 Emperor from 1930 to 1974 Religious symbol of rastafari movement

Name Born as Lij Tafari Makonnen Became Ras, when he became a regent Was elevated to Negus in 1928 In 1930 took the name Haile Selassie

Religion Rastafari movement God incarnate

Early life Born on 23 July 1892 in the village of Ejersa Goro His father Ras Makonnen was the governor of Harar His bloodline comes from King Solomon Tafari was named Dejazmach at the age of 13

Selassie year Elevated to Regent in 1916 Accused in treason Crowned as Negus in 1928 Became the Emperor in 1930 Played a leading role in the formation of African Union

Death Died on 27 August 1975 of “respiratory failure “ Bones were found in 1992 Imperial funeral was given on 5 November 2000 There remains some debate within Rastafari movement if Selassie actually died in 1975

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