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Constance Cummings John

Sierra Leonean women's rights activist, politician and teacher (1918-2000) · Sierra Leone · On the map · Politicians · Died at 82

Constance Cummings-John was a Sierra Leonean educationist and politician. She was the first woman in Africa to join a municipal council and in 1966 became the first woman to serve as mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone. She was based in London, England, for the latter part of her life.

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Country
Sierra Leone
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1918 to 2000 · aged 82