Lij Iyasu
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Lij Iyasu also known as Iyasu V was the designated Emperor of Ethiopia from 1913 to 1916. His baptismal name was Kifle Yaqob. Ethiopian emperors traditionally chose their regnal name on the day they w
Photograph of Iyasu
Lij Iyasu with the new regent, Ras Tessema
Iyasu and his retinue, ca. 1914.
Haile Selassie
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Haile Selassie I was Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974. He rose to power as the Regent Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia under Empress Zewditu between 1916 and 1930.
Lij Iyasu
…deliberately to have antagonized the Shewan establishment. He lacked the diplomatic skill and the refined sense of discretion that came naturally to Tafari." Iyasu's many capricious acts served only to further alienate the aristocracy. One was his betrothal of his royal-blooded cousin Woizero Sakamyelesh…
Selassie in 1970
Haile Selassie Portrait
Then Tafari Makonnen wearing a warrior's dress
Ras Makonnen Woldemikael and his son Lij Tafari Makonnen