Samuel Doe
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Summary
Samuel Doe was born on May 6, 1951[1], in Tuzon[2]. He died on September 9, 1990[3], in Monrovia[4]. He worked as a military officer[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,220 views/month, #6,287 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Nancy Doe[8]
- Country of citizenship: Liberia[9]
- Ethnic group: Krahn people[10]
- Position held: President of Liberia[11], president[12]
- Educated at: University of Liberia[13]
- Award received: Order of African Redemption[14], Order of the Pioneers of Liberia[15], Order of the Star of Africa[16], Grand Order of Mugunghwa[17]
- Religion or worldview: Baptists[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Member of political party: National Democratic Party of Liberia[20]
- Killed by: Prince Johnson[21]
- Military branch: Armed Forces of Liberia[22]
- Commons category: Samuel Doe[23]
- Military, police or special rank: master sergeant[24]
- Cause of death: torture murder[25]
- Participated in conflict: First Liberian Civil War[26]
- Family name: Doe[27]
- Given name: Samuel[28], Kanyon[29]
- Manner of death: summary execution[30], extra-judicial killing[31]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[32], SourceWatch List of Dictators[33], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Affiliation: People's Redemption Council[36]
- Name in native language: Samuel Kanyon Doe[37]
- Number of children: 8[38]
- Start of work period: 1969[39]
- End of work period: 1990[40]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Samuel Doe include Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex[41], an association football venue[42], in Liberia[43], founded in 1986[44].
Why It Matters
Samuel Doe has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Entities named for him include Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex[41], an association football venue[42], in Liberia[43], founded in 1986[44].
FAQs
Where was Samuel Doe born?
Samuel Doe's place of birth was Tuzon[2].
Where did Samuel Doe die?
Samuel Doe passed away in Monrovia[4].
Who was Samuel Doe married to?
Samuel Doe's spouses include Nancy Doe[8].
What did Samuel Doe do for work?
Samuel Doe worked as a military officer[5] and politician[6].
Where did Samuel Doe go to school?
Samuel Doe was educated at University of Liberia[13].
What awards did Samuel Doe receive?
Honors received include Order of African Redemption[14], Order of the Pioneers of Liberia[15], Order of the Star of Africa[16], and Grand Order of Mugunghwa[17].