About
Political leader who served as Regent of Ethiopia from 1916 to 1930 and as Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974. From 1936 until 1941, he was not Emperor, before being reelected. He facilitated Ethiopia's entrance into the United Nations.
Before Fame
He initially served under the government of Empress Zewditu. When he seized power in 1928, he forced the Empress to crown him King of Ethiopia.
Trivia
Although he was an Eastern Orthodox Christian, he inspired many followers of the Rastafari movement. He has been criticized by historians for suppressing rebellions.
Family Life
He married Menen Asfaw in 1911; they had seven children together.
Associated With
He lived in exile during Benito Mussolini's World War II-era control of Ethiopia.
