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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 USA 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.

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active years end date
1848-01-03, 1856-01-07, 1876-01-03
active years start date
1841-09-03, 1848-01-03, 1872-01-01
birth date
1809-03-15
birth place
Norfolk Virginia, Virginia
death date
1876-02-24
death place
Liberia, Monrovia
office
President of Liberia, Governor of Liberia
order in office
1st, 2nd, 7th, President of Liberia
party
Republican Party (Liberia)
successor
Stephen Allen Benson, James Spriggs Payne
vice president
Anthony W. Gardiner, Stephen Allen Benson, Anthony D. Williams (politician), Nathaniel Brander

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