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Ras Makonnen: Father Of Emperor Haile Selassie Of Ethiopia by Nobody: 9:57pm On Jun 30, 2017 |
Ras Makonnen Woldemikael • He was born in May 8, 1852 AD in Shewa, Ethiopia. • He was member of the so called Solomonic Dynasty. • He was the father of Tafari Mäkonnen (emperor Haile Selassie I). • He was the first cousin of emperor Menelik II • He was Shum (governor) of Harari from 1887-1906 AD. • He was a hero at the battle of Adwa. • He was diplomat, de facto Prime Minister and temporary governor of Tigray. • In 1902 AD, he attended the coronation of King Edward VII in London • He received the following decorations:- - Knight Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (KCMG) during an audience with King Edward VII on 8 August 1902 AD. - Star of the Russian Order of St. Anne. - Star of the French Legion d'Honneur (Third Republic). - Star of the Order of the Crown of Italy. - Star of the Ottoman Order of Osmania. • He was supposed to succeed emperor Menelik II, but he unexpectedly died in March 21, 1906 AD at age 53.
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