Ermias Sahle Selassie
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Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie (born 1960) is the only son of Prince Sahle Selassie of Ethiopia and Princess Mahisente Habte Mariam. He is the grandson of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, and also of Dejazmach Habte Mariam Gebre Igziabiher, the heir to the former Welega kingdom of Leqa Naqamte.
Prince Ermias was married to Gelila Fiseha, the daughter of a former Ethiopian Supreme Court Justice, and is the father of twin sons, Prince Sahle Selassie Ermias (known as Christian), and Prince Fisseha Tsion (known as Rufael). Prince Ermias and his wife are currently separated. Prince Ermias currently serves as the President of the Crown Council of Ethiopia in exile. The Crown Council has pursued a mission devoted to the promoting a cultural and humanitarian role. Prince Ermias is also patron of the Haile Selassie Fund for Children in Need which continues to sponsor student scholarships, and the St. George of Lalibela Foundation.
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In 1997, Prince Ermias was named recipient of the ISSA Silver Star Award for Outstanding Contributions to Strategic Progress Through Humanitarian Achievement the International Strategic Studies Association, for his work for Ethiopian refugees in Africa.
He was awarded the Grand Cross of the Royal Confraternity of Sao Teotonio.
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Line of succession to the Ethiopian Throne
