Joseph Jenkins Roberts

President of Liberia

Joseph Jenkins Roberts (March 15, 1809 – February 24, 1876) was an African-American merchant who emigrated to Liberia in 1829, where he became a noted politician. Elected as the first (1848–1856) and seventh (1872–1876) President of Liberia after independence, he was the first man of African descent to govern the country, serving previously as governor from 1841 to 1848. Born free in Norfolk, Virginia, Roberts emigrated as a young man with his mother, siblings, wife, and child to the young West African colony. He opened a trading firm in Monrovia and later engaged in politics.

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Joseph Jenkins Roberts was born on Wednesday, 15 March 1809 in Norfolk, Virginia. They were best known as a politician. Roberts' country of citizenship (nationality) was American. They died on Thursday, 24 February 1876 in Monrovia, Liberia at the age of 66. Their zodiac star sign were Pisces.

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Date of birth	15 March 1809	edit
Place of birth	Norfolk, Virginia	edit
Date of death	24 February 1876	edit
Age	66 (age at death)
Place of death	Monrovia, Liberia	edit
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Occupation category	Politician	edit
Nationality	American	edit

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