Samuel Doe

21st President of Liberia
Person human Q294618
Samuel Doe
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Samuel Doe

Summary

Samuel Doe is a human[1]. Born in Tuzon[2], he… he was born on +1951-05-06T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Monrovia[4]. He died on +1990-09-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,663 views/month, #6,287 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Samuel Doe's place of birth was Tuzon[2].
  • Samuel Doe died in Monrovia[4].
  • Samuel Doe was born on +1951-05-06T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Samuel Doe died on +1990-09-09T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Among Samuel Doe's spouses was Nancy Doe[9].
  • Samuel Doe held citizenship in Liberia[10].
  • Samuel Doe's professions included military officer[6].
  • Samuel Doe worked as a politician[7].
  • Samuel Doe held the position of President of Liberia[11].
  • Samuel Doe held the position of president[12].
  • Samuel Doe was educated at University of Liberia[13].
  • Samuel Doe received the Order of African Redemption[14].
  • Samuel Doe received the Order of the Pioneers of Liberia[15].
  • Samuel Doe received the Order of the Star of Africa[16].
  • Samuel Doe received the Grand Order of Mugunghwa[17].
  • Samuel Doe's religion is recorded as Baptists[18].
  • Samuel Doe's image is recorded as Samuel Kanyon Doe - Liberian.jpg[19].
  • Samuel Doe is recorded as male[20].
  • Samuel Doe's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Samuel Doe was affiliated with the National Democratic Party of Liberia[22].
  • Samuel Doe's killed by is recorded as Q1409441[23].
  • Samuel Doe's ISNI is recorded as 0000000084782900[24].
  • Samuel Doe's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 116437797[25].
  • Samuel Doe's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 190661384[26].
  • Samuel Doe's GND ID is recorded as 170816117[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Samuel Doe's place of birth was Tuzon[2]. He was born on +1951-05-06T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Samuel Doe's education included a stint at University of Liberia[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include President of Liberia[11], a public office[28], founded in 1848[29] and president[12], a position[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of African Redemption[14], an order[31], in Liberia[32], founded in 1879[33]; Order of the Pioneers of Liberia[15], an order[34], in Liberia[35], founded in 1955[36]; Order of the Star of Africa[16], an order[37], in Liberia[38], founded in 1920[39]; and Grand Order of Mugunghwa[17], an order[40], in South Korea[41], founded in 1949[42].

Personal Life

Samuel Doe was married to Nancy Doe[9]. His religion is recorded as Baptists[18]. He was affiliated with the National Democratic Party of Liberia[22].

Death and Burial

Samuel Doe died on +1990-09-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Monrovia[4]. The cause of death was torture murder[43].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Samuel Doe include Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex[44], an association football venue[45], in Liberia[46], founded in 1986[47].

Why It Matters

Samuel Doe ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,663 views/month, #6,287 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for him include Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex[44], an association football venue[45], in Liberia[46], founded in 1986[47].

FAQs

Where was Samuel Doe born?

Born in Tuzon[2], Samuel Doe…

Where did Samuel Doe die?

Samuel Doe passed away in Monrovia[4].

Who was Samuel Doe married to?

Samuel Doe's spouses include Nancy Doe[9].

What did Samuel Doe do for work?

Samuel Doe worked as military officer[6] and politician[7].

Where did Samuel Doe go to school?

Samuel Doe was educated at University of Liberia[13].

What awards did Samuel Doe receive?

Honors received include Order of African Redemption[14], Order of the Pioneers of Liberia[15], Order of the Star of Africa[16], and Grand Order of Mugunghwa[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . news.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved . news.bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . wikidata.org.
  19. [17] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [43] . news.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved . news.bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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