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Haile Selassie

The Lion of Judah|1892–1975
East Africa
Haile Selassie

Haile Selassie I modernised Ethiopia, became a founding father of the Organisation of African Unity, and inspired a global spiritual movement — Rastafarianism. He rallied the world against Mussolini's invasion, delivering one of the most powerful speeches in the history of the League of Nations. His legacy spans diplomacy, spirituality, and Pan-African unity.

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Wisdom90
Legacy95
Influence93
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