Samuel Doe

Politician

Birthday May 6, 1951

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Tuzon, Liberia

DEATH DATE Sep 9, 1990 (39)

#204,705 Most Popular

About

Politician and 21st President of Liberia from 1980 to 1990 who was the first indigenous head of state in Liberian history.

Before Fame

He entered the military and was promoted to the rank of master sergeant.

Trivia

His term as president ended abruptly when he was captured and killed by rebel forces intent on toppling his regime in 1990.

Family Life

He married Nancy Doe.

Associated With

He and Luis Carlos Galan were both politicians who were assassinated.