1892 - 1975
Haile Selassie (1892-1975) was the Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974, known for his significant role in modernizing the country and promoting African unity. He was a key figure in the establishment of the Organization of African Unity and is revered by the Rastafarian movement as a messianic figure. His reign was marked by efforts to combat Italian invasion and oppression, as well as his advocacy for pan-Africanism.