Imru Haile Selassie

ModernGeneralEthiopia1892 — 1980

Ethiopian prince who briefly acted as emperor in exile.

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Quick Facts

Born

1892

Died

1980

Country

Ethiopia

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)31

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score36.1

Imru Haile Selassie — Complete Timeline

1932 AD

Appointment as Governor of GojjamPolitical Action

Imru Haile Selassie, cousin of Emperor Haile Selassie, was appointed Governor of Gojjam province. He implemented administrative reforms and worked to modernize the region's infrastructure.

GovernorshipGojjamReform

Impact: regionalconstructive

1936 AD

Appointment as acting emperor in exilePolitical Action◆ Major

After the Italian occupation of Ethiopia, Emperor Haile Selassie appointed Imru as his representative and acting emperor in exile. Imru led a provisional government from Gore in western Ethiopia, coordinating resistance efforts.

ExileResistanceProvisional Government

Impact: national

1937 AD

Capture and imprisonment by the ItaliansPolitical Action◆ Major

Imru Haile Selassie was captured by Italian forces after the collapse of the provisional government. He was imprisoned on the island of Ponza in Italy, where he remained until his release after World War II.

CaptureImprisonmentItalian Occupation

Impact: nationaltragic