He rose to power as the Regent Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia (Enderase) under Empress Zewditu between 1916 and 1930. Widely considered to be a defining figure in modern Ethiopian …

Nov 11, 2025 · Haile Selassie I, emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974 who sought to modernize his country and who steered it into the mainstream of post-World War II African politics. He …

Rastas believe that Haile Selassie I is still alive, and that his purported death was part of a conspiracy to discredit their religion. In addition to being a political and historical figure, Haile …

Nov 5, 2024 · Haile Selassie I was the Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974. He is known for his efforts to modernize Ethiopia, his role in the establishment of the League of Nations and later …

Oct 27, 2020 · These are the major achievements and famous quotes by Emperor Haile Selassie (1892 - 1975), one of Africa's most influential leaders of the 20th century.

Haile Selassie was an emperor of Ethiopia whose influence as an African leader far surpassed the boundaries of his country. Although his popularity declined near the end of his sixty-year reign, …

Mar 9, 2025 · Discover the life of Haile Selassie I, the last emperor of Ethiopia, known for his leadership during WWII, age, and legacy with children.

Emperor Haile Selassie, born Tafari Makonnen, held power for some 50 years, and ruled as emperor of Ethiopia from 1930-74.

By May 2, 1936, Emperor Haile Selassie was forced into exile and in June he went before the League of Nations in Geneva to call international attention to the plight of Ethiopia.

Haile Selassie and then the Soviet-backed junta that succeeded him attempted to retain Eritrea by force. In 1963, Haile Selassie presided over the formation of the Organization of African Unity …