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

3. 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

4. Religion
Rastafari movement
God incarnate

5. 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

7. 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

8. 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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