Charles Taylor
Charles McArthur Ghankay Taylor (born 28 January 1948) is a Liberian politician and convicted war criminal. He was the 22nd President of Liberia from 2 August 1997 until his resignation on 11 August 2003.[1][2]
Charles Taylor | |||||
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22nd President of Liberia | |||||
In office 2 August 1997 – 11 August 2003 | |||||
Vice President | |||||
Preceded by | Ruth Perry (Chairperson of the Council of State) | ||||
Succeeded by | Moses Blah | ||||
Personal details | |||||
Born | Charles McArthur Taylor 28 January 1948 Arthington, Montserrado County, Liberia | ||||
Political party | People's Redemption Council (expelled in 1983) National Patriotic | ||||
Spouse(s) | Enid Tupee (m. 1979; div. 1997) Jewel Howard (m. 1997; div. 2006) Victoria Addison (m. 2002) | ||||
Children | 14, including Charles | ||||
Alma mater | Bentley University | ||||
Occupation | Warlord, Former Head of State | ||||
Military service | |||||
Allegiance | Liberia | ||||
Years of service | 1989-2003 | ||||
Rank | Commander | ||||
Commands | Liberian Army | ||||
Battles/wars |
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References
- ↑ Quist-Arcton, Ofeibea (11 August 2003). Liberia: Charles Ghankay Taylor, Defiant And Passionate To The End. allAfrica.com. http://allafrica.com/stories/200308111235.html. Retrieved 18 January 2008.
- ↑ Agencies (2003-08-11). "Liberian president Taylor steps down" (in en-GB). The Guardian. . https://www.theguardian.com/world/2003/aug/11/westafrica. Retrieved 2020-02-28.