Amha Selassie

Amha Selassie, born on July twenty-seventh, nineteen sixteen, was a prominent figure in Ethiopian history, serving as the Emperor-in-exile. As the son of the revered Haile Selassie, he held the title of Crown Prince and was proclaimed monarch on three separate occasions throughout his life.

His first proclamation as Emperor occurred during a coup attempt against his father in December nineteen sixty. During this tumultuous time, he claimed to have been detained and coerced into accepting the title. Following his father's deposition in a subsequent coup, he was declared King in absentia by the Derg on September twelfth, nineteen seventy-four. However, he never recognized this act as legitimate, which ultimately led to the abolition of the Ethiopian monarchy on March twenty-first, nineteen seventy-five.

Amha Selassie's journey did not end there; he was once again proclaimed Emperor in exile on April eighth, nineteen eighty-nine. This time, he embraced the title and accepted its legitimacy. Upon his accession, he adopted the full regnal style of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Amha Selassie I, Elect of God, Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah and King of Kings of Ethiopia.