Amha Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia as Crown Prince Asfaw Wossen Greetings Card

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Blank greetings card with envelope featuring:

Amha Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia as Crown Prince Asfaw Wossen NPG x150142

© National Portrait Gallery, London

by Bassano Ltd

Born Asfaw Wossen Taffari on 27 July 1916, he became known as Crown Prince Asfaw Wossen of Ethiopia when his father, Haile Selassie, was crowned Emperor on 2 November 1930. After accession his full reign name was His Imperial Majesty Emperor Amha Selassie I, Elect of God, Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah and King of Kings of Ethiopia. He was married to Princess Wolete Israel Seyoum, with whom he had a daughter, Princess Ijigayehu. Following the Italian invasion of Ethiopia in 1936,... more

Card size: 125mm x 175mm

Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border.

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