William Richard Tolbert

William Richard Tolbert

May 13, 1913 – April 12, 1980

Liberian True Whig Party politician who was Vice President under Tubman and President from 1971 until he was killed in Samuel Doe's 1980 coup.

Offices held

Jul 23, 1971 – Apr 12, 1980
Preceded by
William Tubman
Succeeded by
Samuel Doe

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Party membership

Timeline

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