William Tolbert
President of Liberia 1971–1980 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Richard Tolbert Jr. (13 May 1913 – 12 April 1980) was the 20th President of Liberia from 1971 until he was assassinated in 1980 Liberian coup d'état in order by Samuel Doe.[1]
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William Tolbert | |
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20th President of Liberia | |
In office 23 July 1971 – 12 April 1980 | |
Vice President | vacant (1971–1972) James Edward Greene (1972–1977) Bennie Dee Warner (1977–1980) |
Preceded by | William Tubman |
Succeeded by | Samuel Doe |
23rd Vice President of Liberia | |
In office 1 January 1952 – 23 July 1971 | |
President | William Tubman |
Preceded by | Clarence Simpson |
Succeeded by | James Edward Greene |
Personal details | |
Born | William Richard Tolbert Jr. (1913-05-13)13 May 1913 Bensonville, Liberia |
Died | 12 April 1980(1980-04-12) (aged 66) Monrovia, Liberia |
Cause of death | Assassination by firearm |
Resting place | Palm Grove Cemetery |
Political party | True Whig |
Spouse(s) | Victoria A. David (1916-1997) |
Children | 8 |
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