Mengistu Haile Mariam Biography; Net Worth, Family, Tribe, Son And Wife

Mengistu Haile Mariam is an Ethiopian successful political figure, who led the Derg, the communist military government in controlling Ethiopia during the 1970s and ’80s. He is recognized for gaining power through an intricate, and extremely violent campaign against his opponents.

Mengistu Hailey Mariam was part of the prominent people within the Derge and was the head of state from February 4, 1977-1987. He was the first president of Ethiopia from September 11, 1987, to May 21, 1991.

Mengistu Hailey Mariam is an Ethiopian born in Jimma on May 21, 1937. In his community, he was tagged as a trouble maker and a street-smart savoy kid. He was also discriminated against for being a black person.

Mengistu was in the united state of America to receive military training. For disciplinary reasons, he was pushed to the tough third Division in the Ogaden. In the US, he began to adopt Marxism–Leninism and became anti-American after sympathizing with the African-American struggle for equal rights.

In 1963, Mengistu went to the United States to receive further military training. Mengistu Hailey Mariam was sent into exile with the help of the people of us for Harare, Zimbabwe. This was after he advanced rebels on Addis Ababa in May of 1991.

Mengistu Haile Mariam Family

Mengistu was born to his father identified as Haile Mariam and his mother joined her ancestors when her son was just eight years old. His father is an Amhara tribe man, hence, Mengistu Haile Mariam belongs to the Amhara tribe. Mengistu’s father was a known sergeant under Haile Selassie’s administration.

Mengistu Haile Mariam wife

The wife of Mengistu Hailey is identified as Wubanchi Bishaw. They tied the knot in the year 1986 and resided in Harare, Zimbabwe as they live in exile. Wubanchi was described as a gentle and pious woman. She was born on May 21, 1937. They have been blessed with three children TigistAndenet, and Tilahun.

Mengistu Haile Mariam Net Worth

The first president of Ethiopia, Mengistu Haile Mariam has an estimated net worth of about $5 million. He gets his income from his career as a successful politician in Ethiopia.

Mengistu Haile Mariam son

Mengistu after his marriage to Wubanchi Bishaw was blessed with a son Tilahun Haile Mariam. Though their names were put across on the internet, information has not been provided with regards to their lifestyles.

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