Charles Taylor
22nd president of Liberia
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Summary
Charles Taylor was born on January 28, 1948[1], in Arthington[2]. He has worked as a politician[3] and warlord[4]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,473 views/month, #5,602 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Child: Chuckie Taylor[6]
- Country of citizenship: Liberia[7]
- Educated at: Bentley University[8], The Newman School[9]
- Award received: Order of African Redemption[10], Order of the Pioneers of Liberia[11], Order of the Star of Africa[12]
- Religion or worldview: Protestantism[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Member of political party: National Patriotic Party[15]
- Military branch: Armed Forces of Liberia[16]
- Commons category: Charles Taylor (Liberian politician)[17]
- Military, police or special rank: commanding officer[18]
- Participated in conflict: First Liberian Civil War[19], Sierra Leone Civil War[20], Second Liberian Civil War[21]
- Family name: Taylor[22]
- Given name: Charles[23]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[24], SourceWatch List of Dictators[25]
- Convicted of: crime against humanity[26], torture[27], murder[28], slavery[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Name in native language: Charles McArthur Ghankay Taylor[31]
- Number of children: 45[32]
- Place of detention: HM Prison Frankland[33]
- Significant person: Peter Sutcliffe[34]
Why It Matters
Charles Taylor has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Charles Taylor born?
Charles Taylor was born in Arthington[2].
What did Charles Taylor do for work?
Charles Taylor worked as a politician[3] and warlord[4].
Where did Charles Taylor go to school?
Charles Taylor was educated at Bentley University[8] and The Newman School[9].
What awards did Charles Taylor receive?
Honors received include Order of African Redemption[10], Order of the Pioneers of Liberia[11], and Order of the Star of Africa[12].