Menelik II Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 3, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Menelik II Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Menelik II Facts

Full Name	Menelik II
Birthdate	August 17, 1844
Birth Place	Ethiopia
Age (in 2024)	180 Years Old
Zodiac	Leo
Occupation	Emperor

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Menelik II Age & Birthday

Menelik II is best known as Emperor who has born on August 17, 1844 in Ethiopia. Currently, Menelik II is 180 years, 3 months and 17 days old. Menelik II will celebrate 181st birthday on Sunday, 17th of August 2025. Below the countdown to Menelik II upcoming birthday.

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Menelik II Biography

About

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Menelik II served as both King and Emperor of Ethiopia. While in power, he successfully fought off invaders from Italy and significantly modernized Ethiopia.

Before Fame

He declared himself King (Negus) in the mid 1860s.

Trivia

During his reign, he established banking and postal services in Ethiopia.

Family Life

The son of Ethiopian royals Haile Melekot and Ijigayehu Adeyamo, Menelik II (baptized Sahle Maryam) was raised in Shewa, Ethiopia. His three marriages -- to Altash Tewodros, Befana Gatchew, and Taytu Betul -- produced no offspring, although he fathered at least three illegitimate children.

Associated With

He and Haile Selassie were both kings and emperors of Ethiopia.

Top Asked Questions about Menelik II

How old is Menelik II in 2024?

Menelik II is 180 years old today.

When was Menelik II born?

Menelik II was born on August 17, 1844 in Ethiopia.

What is Menelik II zodiac sign?

Menelik II zodiac sign is Leo.

What was Menelik II best known for?

Menelik II was best known as Emperor.

Fun Facts about Menelik II's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about Menelik II's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

Menelik II was born on Saturday, 230^th day / 33^rd week of 1844
Menelik II has Leo zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Menelik II birthday is XVII.VIII.MDCCCXLIV
Menelik II's birthstone is Peridot
Menelik II's birth flower is Gladiolus that symbolize moral integrity, remembrance, infatuation & honor
Menelik II age in year is 180 years old
Menelik II age in month is 2163 months old
Menelik II age in day is 65852 days old
Menelik II age in hour is 1580448 hours old
Menelik II age in minute is 94826880 minutes old
Menelik II age in second is 5689612800 seconds old
Next Menelik II birthday is on Sunday, August 17th 2025
Menelik II age in next birthday (2025) is 181 years old

Historical Events on Menelik II Birthday (August 17)

Below are historical events that coincided with Menelik II's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

Year	Event
1977	The Soviet icebreaker Arktika becomes the first surface ship to reach the North Pole.
1978	Double Eagle II becomes first balloon to cross the Atlantic Ocean when it lands in Miserey, France near Paris, 137 hours after leaving Presque Isle, Maine.
1985	The 1985-86 Hormel strike begins in Austin, Minnesota.
1988	President of Pakistan Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq and U.S. Ambassador Arnold Raphel are killed in a plane crash.
1991	Strathfield massacre: In Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, taxi driver Wade Frankum shoots seven people and injures six others before turning the gun on himself.
1998	Lewinsky scandal: US President Bill Clinton admits in taped testimony that he had an "improper physical relationship" with White House intern Monica Lewinsky; later that same day he admits before the nation that he "misled people" about the relationship.
1999	The 7.6 Mw  İzmit earthquake shakes northwestern Turkey with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), leaving 17,118-17,127 dead and 43,953-50,000 injured.
2004	The National Assembly of Serbia unanimously adopts new state symbols for Serbia: Bože pravde becomes the new anthem and the coat of arms is adopted for the whole country.
2005	The first forced evacuation of settlers, as part of Israeli disengagement from Gaza, starts.
2005	Over 500 bombs are set off by terrorists at 300 locations in 63 out of the 64 districts of Bangladesh.
2008	American swimmer Michael Phelps becomes the first person to win eight gold medals at one Olympic Games.
2009	An accident at the Sayano-Shushenskaya Dam in Khakassia, Russia, kills 75 and shuts down the hydroelectric power station, leading to widespread power failure in the local area.
2015	A bomb explodes near the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok, Thailand, killing at least 19 people and injuring 123 others.
2017	Barcelona attacks: A van is driven into pedestrians in La Rambla, killing 14 and injuring at least 100.
2019	A bomb explodes at a wedding in Kabul killing 63 people and leaving 182 injured.
1988	The birth of Natalie Sandtorv, Norwegian singer-songwriter
1988	The birth of Jihadi John, Kuwaiti-British member of ISIS (d. 2015)
1988	The birth of Erika Toda, Japanese actress
1989	The birth of Rachel Corsie, Scottish footballer
1992	The birth of Alex Elisala, New Zealand-Australian rugby player (d. 2013)
1992	The birth of Chanel Mata'utia, Australian rugby league player
1992	The birth of Paige, English wrestler
1993	The birth of Ederson Moraes, Brazilian footballer
1993	The birth of Sarah Sjöström, Swedish swimmer
1994	The birth of Phoebe Bridgers, American singer/songwriter
1995	The birth of Gracie Gold, American figure skater
1995	The birth of Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, New Zealand rugby league player
1996	The birth of Jake Virtanen, Canadian ice hockey player
2000	The birth of Lil Pump, American rapper and songwriter
2003	The birth of Nastasja Schunk, German tennis player
2012	The death of John Lynch-Staunton, Canadian lawyer and politician (b. 1930)
2013	The death of Odilia Dank, American educator and politician (b. 1938)
2013	The death of Jack Harshman, American baseball player (b. 1927)
2013	The death of John Hollander, American poet and critic (b. 1929)
2013	The death of Frank Martínez, American painter (b. 1924)
2013	The death of Gus Winckel, Dutch lieutenant and pilot (b. 1912)
2014	The death of Børre Knudsen, Norwegian minister and activist (b. 1937)
2014	The death of Wolfgang Leonhard, German historian and author (b. 1921)
2014	The death of Sophie Masloff, American civil servant and politician, 56th Mayor of Pittsburgh (b. 1917)
2014	The death of Miodrag Pavlović, Serbian poet and critic (b. 1928)
2014	The death of Pierre Vassiliu, French singer-songwriter (b. 1937)
2015	The death of Yvonne Craig, American ballet dancer and actress (b. 1937)
2015	The death of Gerhard Mayer-Vorfelder, German businessman (b. 1933)
2015	The death of László Paskai, Hungarian cardinal (b. 1927)
2016	The death of Arthur Hiller, Canadian actor, director, and producer (b. 1923)

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