what is haile selassie famous for
- , Amateur historian, Ethiophile and Imperial enthusiast. 1  Born Tafari Makonnen, Haile Selassie is best known for his over sixty year intimate involvement in the political mechinations of Imperial Ethiopia, as member of the aristocracy; Regent of Empress Zawditu; and as Emperor - himself, for nearly 45 years, until his death in 1974. What was Haile Selassie I best known for? Answer Wiki. Born Tafari Makonnen, Haile Selassie is best known for his over sixty year intimate involvement in the political mechinations of Imperial Ethiopia, as member of the aristocracy; Regent of Empress Zawditu; and as Emperor - himself, for nearly 45 years, until his death in 1974.