Joseph Jenkins Roberts President

Joseph Jenkins Roberts (March 15, 1809 – February 24, 1876) was the first (1848–1856) and seventh (1872–1876) President of Liberia. Born free in Norfolk, Virginia, US, Roberts emigrated to Liberia in 1829 as a young man. He opened a trading store in Monrovia, and later engaged in politics. When Liberia became independent in 1847, Roberts was elected the first president, serving until 1856. In 1872 he was elected again to serve as Liberia's seventh president.

Personal facts

Joseph Jenkins Roberts
Alias (AKA)Roberts Joseph J.
Birth dateMarch 15, 1809
Birth place
Norfolk Virginia , Virginia
Date of deathFebruary 24, 1876
Place of death
Liberia , Monrovia

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Politician

office
President of Liberia
Governor of Liberia
party
Republican Party (Liberia)
successor
vice president
Anthony D. Williams (politician)
Nathaniel Brander

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External resources

  1. http://www.educationalsynthesis.org/famamer/NinthPresident.html