Edward James Roye
Politician
1815 – 1872
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Who was Edward James Roye?
Edward James Roye served as the fifth President of Liberia from 1870 to his overthrow in 1871 and subsequent violent death. He had previously served as the 4th Chief Justice of Liberia from 1865 until 1868. He was the first member of Liberia's True Whig Party to serve as President.
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- Born
- Feb 3, 1815
Newark - Also known as
- Рой, Эдвард Джеймс
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Ohio University
- Died
- Feb 11, 1872
Monrovia
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on July 23, 2013
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