His original name was Tafari Makonnen, but he ruled his country under this name
He was the first Ethiopian ruler to travel outside of the country, and 
became an ... During the final years of his life, his rule came under fire of 
rebellion and he was ... Tafari spent his last years under house arrest in his own 
palace, but is still... [DOC] [TLE] The Crown Council of Ethiopia [PAR] Lij Tafari was given the religious name, Haile Selassie.