The emperor of Ethiopia (Ge'ez: ንጉሠ ነገሥት, romanized: nəgusä nägäst, "King of Kings"), also known as the Atse (Amharic: ዐፄ, "emperor"), was the hereditary ruler of the Ethiopian Empire, from at least the 13th century until the abolition of the monarchy in 1975.

Until the end of the Ethiopian monarchy in 1974, there were two categories of nobility in Ethiopia and Eritrea. The Mesafint ( Ge'ez : መሳፍንት masāfint , modern transcription mesāfint , singular መስፍን masfin , modern mesfin , "prince"), the hereditary royal nobility, formed the upper echelon of the ruling class.

This is a list of monarchies of Ethiopia that existed throughout the nation's history. It is divided into kingdoms that were subdivisions of Ethiopia, and kingdoms that were later conquered by Ethiopia.

2025年1月8日 · Ethiopia has a rich history of kings and emperors who have ruled the country throughout different dynasties. The Ethiopian monarchy, also known as the Solomonic dynasty, dates back to ancient times. Haile Selassie, the last emperor of Ethiopia, implemented various reforms and modernization efforts during his reign.

The Solomonic dynasty, also known as the House of Solomon, is the former ruling dynasty of the Ethiopian Empire. Its members claim lineal descent from the biblical King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. Tradition asserts that the queen gave birth to Menelik I after her biblically described a visit to Solomon in Jerusalem.

Some titles are courtesy forms, and without official power, such as woïzero, the title of a noble woman. The upper nobility itself is known as the makwanent. The immediate royal or imperial family are known as negusawi betasab; the more distant …

The Crown Council of Ethiopia is the Constitutional Body which advises the reigning Emperors of Ethiopia and, during an interregnum, actually acts as the Crown. The Council’s members are initially appointed by an Emperor, and subsequently sustained in their posts or replaced under the direction of the President of the Council.

The Royal Ethiopian Trust is dedicated to advancing the legacy of His Imperial Highness Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie and fostering the well-being of the Ethiopian people. Our mission is to safeguard, raise awareness of, and fortify Ethiopian culture and unity.

The civil war in Ethiopia, from 1974 to 1991, which resulted in the death of Emperor Haile Selassie and a diaspora of Ethiopians around the world, caused an interregnum which, until 1996, meant that few Imperial Orders or Decorations were issued.

The Solomonic dynasty is the traditional Imperial House of Ethiopia, claiming descent from King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, who is said to have given birth to the traditional first king Menelik I after her Biblically described visit to Solomon in Jerusalem.