Samuel Doe
May 6, 1951 – September 9, 1990
Liberian army sergeant who seized power in the 1980 coup that killed President William Tolbert, ruled Liberia until 1990 and was killed by rebels during the civil war.
Offices held
Jan 6, 1986 – Sep 9, 1990
Preceded by
William Richard Tolbert Succeeded by
David Nimley
William Richard Tolbert Succeeded by
David Nimley
Timeline
1952
1956
1960
1964
1968
1972
1976
1980
1984
1988
1992
1996