Description: (Philologist)
Getatchew Haile was an Ethiopian-American philologist renowned for his expertise in the Ge'ez language. He was highly regarded as the leading scholar in this field and was known for his extensive publication record, which included over 150 books and articles. His contributions were recognized with prestigious awards such as the MacArthur Fellows Program "genius" award and the Edward Ullendorff Medal from the Council of the British Academy. Getatchew Haile made history as the first Ethiopian and the first African to receive the latter award.