Henry Josiah Lightfoot Boston
Sierra Leonean politician
About Henry Josiah Lightfoot Boston
Lived 1898 – 1969 (aged 70). Henry Josiah Lightfoot Boston was a Sierra Leonean politician, barrister, governor-General of Sierra Leone and speaker of Parliament.
Sir Henry Josiah Lightfoot Boston, GCMG (19 August 1898 – 14 December 1969) was a Sierra Leonean diplomat and politician. He was the first Sierra Leonean Governor-General of Sierra Leone. He was a member of the Creole ethnic group (descendant of freed slaves from Nova Scotia, United States and Great Britain landed in Freetown between 1792 and 1855).
Career Lightfoot Boston served as Speaker of the Parliament of Sierra Leone from 1957 to 1962 and as Governor-General of Sierra Leone from 7 July 1962 to 26 March 1967. He was preceded by British diplomat Sir Maurice Henry Dorman and succeeded after a coup d'état by Brigadier Andrew Juxon-Smith.
Legacy Lightfoot Boston Street in Freetown is named in his honor.
Lightfoot Boston's image is featured on a 50 Leone coin issued by the Bank of Sierra Leone.
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Sierra Leonean politician (1898–1969)
When was Henry Josiah Lightfoot Boston born?
Henry Josiah Lightfoot Boston was born on 19 August 1898 in Bonthe.
When did Henry Josiah Lightfoot Boston die?
Henry Josiah Lightfoot Boston died on 11 January 1969 in London.
What was Henry Josiah Lightfoot Boston's occupation?
Henry Josiah Lightfoot Boston was a politician, barrister, governor-General of Sierra Leone and speaker of Parliament.
What nationality was Henry Josiah Lightfoot Boston?
Henry Josiah Lightfoot Boston was Sierra Leonean.
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