Died 1990-09-09.
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Samuel Doe
Samuel Kanyon Doe was a Liberian politician and military officer who served as the 21st President of Liberia from 1986 until his execution in 1990. He ruled Liberia as Chairman of the People's Redemption Council (PRC) from 1980 to 1986 and then as the first native president from 1986 to 1990.
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politics · Leader of Liberia from 1980 to 1990 · military officer · politician · also Samuel Doe, Samuel Kanyon Doe, Doe
Born 6 May 1951 · Died 9 September 1990 · Q294618
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1990· 2 entries
“Opis: przekręcenie nazwiska liberyjskiego prezydenta przez Reagana”
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1989· 2 entries
“s degree from the University of Liberia; his claim of holding a Bachelor”
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That he had completed a bachelor's degree from the University of Liberia; his claim of holding a Bachelor's degree has never been verified
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1986· 1 entry
Career landmark: President of Liberia (1986–1990).
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1985· 1 entry
Which led to growing opposition to his regime from the Liberian public and the United States
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1984· 2 entries
And attempted to legitimize his regime, with a new democratic constitution and a general election held in 1985
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And went on to stage a presidential election on 15 October 1985
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1982· 2 entries
Awarded Grand Order of Mugunghwa (1982).
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After making a state visit to Chun Doo-hwan in South Korea and being awarded an honorary doctorate from the Seoul National University
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1980· 1 entry
Career landmark: president (1980–1986).
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1951· 1 entry
Born 1951-05-06.
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