This man led the successful revolution against Lij Eyasu in 1916, which put the Empress Zauditu on the throne, though this man took the throne from her in 1930.
This man led the successful revolution against Lij Eyasu in 1916, which put the Empress Zauditu on the throne, though this man took the throne from her in 1930. Crowned Negus, this man then wrote his country's constitution and took on the territory of Jimma in 1932. After being forced into exile in 1936, he gave a speech imploring the League of Nations for censure of Italy. After World War II, he helped create the Organization of African Unity. This man is considered the "Lion of Judah" by members of the Rastafari movement. FTP, name this former ruler of Ethiopia.
This man led the successful revolution against Lij Eyasu in 1916, which put the Empress Zauditu on the throne, though this man took the throne from her in 1930.
Haile Selassie I [or Ras Tafari Makonnen]