Historical Events tagged with "haile selassie"
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Politics & Government
Haile Selassie Becomes Emperor of Ethiopia
April 2nd, 1930 94 years ago
Following the unexpected death of Empress Zewditu, Haile Selassie I was declared Emperor of Ethiopia. His ascension marked a significant change in the monarchy. Zewditu had been the first female ruler of the country, and her death created a power vacuum. Following a ceremonial announcement, Selassie began consolidating power and promoting modernization within the kingdom. This event not only impacted Ethiopia's internal politics but also its standing on the international stage.
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