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Sophia Desta was born on 1 January, 1931 in Ethiopian Empire, is an An ethiopian princess. Discover Sophia Desta's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 90 years old?

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Age 90 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 1 January 1931
Birthday 1 January
Birthplace Ethiopian Empire
Date of death 11 November, 2021
Died Place Greater London
Nationality Ethiopia

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Sophia Desta Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Sophia Desta's Husband?

Her husband is Captain Dereje Haile Mariam

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Sophia Desta Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sophia Desta worth at the age of 90 years old? Sophia Desta’s income source is mostly from being a successful . She is from Ethiopia. We have estimated Sophia Desta's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1934

Princess Sophia Desta (25 November 1934 – 11 November 2021 ) was the youngest daughter of Ras Desta Damtew and Princess Tenagnework Haile Selassie, and granddaughter of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia.

She was educated at Clarendon School for Girls in the United Kingdom together with her three sisters, Aida, Hirut Desta (Ruth) and Sebel.

1959

She was the widow of Captain Dereje Haile Mariam, graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the U.K. She married him at Addis Ababa, on 31 January 1959 (in a double wedding with her sister Princess Seble-Wengel Desta).

1960

Captain Dereje Haile Mariam was born in 1936 and he was killed at Addis Ababa, at the Genuete Luel Palace while defending the Emperor against a palace coup d'état carried out by General Mengistu Newaye, head of the Imperial bodyguard on 16 December 1960.

They had an only daughter:

1974

Princess Sophia was imprisoned, mistreated and humiliated in the Alem Bekagn Kerchele prison, Addis Ababa together with her sisters, other princesses of the Imperial Family, from 1974 until 1988.