Haile Selassie I, a pivotal figure in modern Ethiopian history, reigned as Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974, leaving an indelible mark on the nation's trajectory. Prior to his imperial ascension, he served as Regent Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia (Enderase) for Empress Zewditu from 1916, laying the groundwork for his future reign.
Born on July 23, 1892, Haile Selassie is also revered as the central figure of Rastafari, a Jamaican religious movement that emerged in the 1930s, shortly after his coronation as Emperor. This enigmatic leader's connection to the Solomonic dynasty, tracing its lineage back to Emperor Menelik I, is deeply rooted in Ethiopian history. According to tradition, Menelik I was the son of King Solomon and Makeda, the renowned Queen of Sheba, further solidifying Haile Selassie's position as a symbol of Ethiopian heritage.
