Samuel Doe
21st President of Liberia
Samuel Kanyon Doe (6 May 1951[2] – 9 September 1990) was a Liberian politician. He was the Liberian leader from 1980 to 1990, first as a military leader and later as a civilian. He was in charge of the violent coup d'état in April 1980 that left him de facto head of state. He orders to kill then-president William Tolbert.
Samuel Doe | |
|---|---|
 Samuel Doe as 21st president | |
| 21st President of Liberia | |
| In office 6 January 1986 – 9 September 1990 | |
| Vice President | Harry Moniba |
| Preceded by | Himself as Chairman of People's Redemption Council |
| Succeeded by | Amos Sawyer (interim) |
| Chairman of the People's Redemption Council | |
| In office 12 April 1980 – 6 January 1986 | |
| Deputy | |
| Preceded by | William Tolbert as President |
| Succeeded by | Himself as President |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 May 1951 Tuzon, Liberia |
| Died | 9 September 1990 (aged 39) Monrovia, Liberia |
| Cause of death | Murder by torture |
| Resting place | Body lost or destroyed |
| Political party | National Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Nancy Bohn Doe (married c. 1968–1969)[1] |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Seoul National University University of Liberia |
| Occupation | Politician, Dictator |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Liberia |
| Branch/service | Armed Forces of Liberia |
| Years of service | 1969–1985 |
| Rank | Master Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | First Liberian Civil War |
Civil war and death
changeA civil war began in December 1989. Rebels entered Liberia through Ivory Coast, capturing and removing Doe from power on 9 September 1990. He was then tortured and murdered by the orders of Prince Johnson.[3]
References
change- ↑ Dunn, Elwood D.; Beyan, Amos J.; Burrowes, Carl Patrick (2000-12-20). Historical Dictionary of Liberia. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 9781461659310.
- ↑ "Samuel K. Doe | president of Liberia". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2019-05-14.
- ↑ "Liberia : Samuel Doe, death washed down with a Budweiser". The Africa Report.com. 2021-11-10. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
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