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Joseph Jenkins Roberts
Joseph Jenkins Roberts is an African-American businessman who immigrated to Liberia in 1829, where he became a prominent politician. Elected first and seventh president of Liberia after independence, he was the first African American to rule the country, previously serving as governor between 1841 and 1848. Born free in Norfolk, Virginia Roberts emigrated young with her mother. , brothers and sisters, wife and children of the young colony of West Africa. He opened a trading company in Monrovia and then entered politics. After Liberia became independent on July 26, 1847, Roberts was elected the first president of the nation, serving until 1856. In 1872, he was re-elected as the seventh president of Liberia.
BornMarch 15, 1809, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
DiedFebruary 24, 1876, Monrovia, Liberia
Resting placePalm Grove Cemetery, Monrovia
Political partyRepublican Party
Spouse(s)Sarah Roberts, Jane Rose Waring
Vice PresidentNathaniel Brander, Anthony D. Williams, Stephen Allen Benson
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byStephen Allen Benson

About Joseph Jenkins Roberts

Politician Joseph Jenkins Roberts was born in Norfolk, Virginia, United States on March 15, 1809. He dies at the age of 66, on February 24, 1876.

After Liberia gained independence in 1947, he became the country's first president. In 1872, he was re-elected as the country's 7th President.

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Joseph Jenkins Roberts before becoming famous

Joseph Jenkins Roberts was born in the Zodiac sign Pisces (The Fish), and 1809 is also the year of Serpent (蛇) in the Chinese Zodiac.

In 1829, he and his family moved to Liberia, where he later established a trade establishment in Monrovia.

Achievement of Joseph Jenkins Roberts

He bequeathed $10,000 and his fortune to Liberia's school system when he died.

Joseph Jenkins Roberts's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Jane Rose Waring was his wife.

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He and his wife, World Leader Ellen Johnson, were both Presidents of Liberia.

Joseph Jenkins Roberts Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Joseph Jenkins Roberts updated on March 10 2023.