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Samuel Alfred Ross

1870 – 1929

Liberian politician

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About Samuel Alfred Ross

Lived 1870 – 1929 (aged 59). Samuel Alfred Ross was a Liberian politician and journalist.

Samuel Alfred Ross (October 29, 1870 – December 10, 1929) was an Americo-Liberian politician and journalist who served as the 18th vice president of Liberia from 1920 to 1924 under President Charles D. B. King. Born in Greenville, Sinoe County, Liberia, he was the son of Joseph J. Ross, a native of the United States and also a former vice president of Liberia. Prior to his vice presidency, Samuel Ross served in the Senate and as the Liberia's Attorney General. He was presbyterian.

After his political career, Ross was associate editor of the African Agricultural World from 1927 to 1929 and postmaster general from 1928 until his death in 1929. Like many Americo-Liberians, Ross was educated in the United States, studying at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania during the late 1880s.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Lincoln University
Positions held
Vice President of Liberia, Member of the Senate of Liberia
Also known as
Samuel A. Ross

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Samuel Alfred Ross?

Liberian politician

When was Samuel Alfred Ross born?

Samuel Alfred Ross was born on 29 October 1870 in Greenville.

When did Samuel Alfred Ross die?

Samuel Alfred Ross died on 10 December 1929.

What was Samuel Alfred Ross's occupation?

Samuel Alfred Ross was a politician and journalist.

What nationality was Samuel Alfred Ross?

Samuel Alfred Ross was Liberian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Samuel Alfred Ross

· Wikidata: Q7410749

· DBpedia: Samuel Alfred Ross

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