Haile Selassie, Emperor (Kingdom of Jimma (Ethiopian Empire)) : All Data

Haile Selassie was the Emperor of the Ethiopian Empire from 1930 to 1974. During his reign, he faced significant challenges, including the Second Italo-Ethiopian War (1935-1936) where Italy invaded Ethiopia, leading to a five-year occupation. Another major conflict was the Ethiopian resistance against Italian occupation during World War II (1940-1941), which resulted in Ethiopia's liberation. Additionally, Selassie dealt with internal revolts, such as the 1943 Woyane Rebellion and the 1960 Bale Revolt. Despite these challenges, Selassie worked towards modernizing Ethiopia, implementing various reforms, and advocating for African unity on the international stage.