J. B. Danquah

Politician

1895 – 1965

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Who was J. B. Danquah?

Nana Joseph Kwame Kyeretwie Boakye Danquah was a Ghanaian statesman, pan-Africanist, scholar and historian. He played a significant role in pre- and post-colonial Ghana. In fact, he is credited with giving Ghana its name. During his political career, he was one of the primary opposition leaders to Ghanaian president and independence leader Kwame Nkrumah.

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Born
Dec 1, 1895
Gold Coast
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Died
Feb 4, 1965

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on July 23, 2013

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