Iskinder Desta

(1934-1974)

Ethiopian naval officer

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Rear Admiral Iskinder Desta (6 August 1934 – 23 November 1974) was a member of the Ethiopian Imperial family and naval officer. A grandson of Emperor Haile Selassie I, he served as the Deputy Commander of the Imperial Ethiopian Navy, its most senior officer, from 1958 until his execution by the Derg in 1974.

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Born	6 August 1934 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Died	23 November 1974 (aged 40) Akaki Central Prison, Addis Ababa, Socialist Ethiopia
Zodiac	Leo
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Desta Damtew · Father · 1892-1937 · Ethiopian general and noble edit info

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Princess Tenagnework · Mother · 1912-2003 · Eldest child of Emperor Haile Selassie edit info

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