Edward James Roye
First member of Liberia's True Whig Party to serve as President (1815-1872) · Liberia · On the map · Politicians · Died at 57
Edward James Roye was a Liberian merchant and politician who served as the fifth president of Liberia from 1870 until his overthrow in the 1871 Liberian coup d'état and subsequent death. He had previously served as the fourth Chief Justice of Liberia from 1865 until 1868.
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He was the first member of Liberia's True Whig Party to serve as president.
Country
Liberia
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1815 to 1872 · aged 57
