Anthony W. Gardiner
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This article is about the former President of Liberia. For the English footballer, see Anthony Gardner. For the British Labour politician, see Antony Gardner.
Anthony William Gardiner (January 24, 1820 – 1885) served as the ninth president of Liberia from 1878 until 1883. He was the first of a series of thirteen True Whig presidents who held uninterrupted power until 1980.
Quick Facts 9th President of Liberia, Vice President ...
Anthony William Gardiner | |
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9th President of Liberia | |
In office January 7, 1878 – January 20, 1883 | |
Vice President | Alfred Francis Russell |
Preceded by | James Spriggs Payne |
Succeeded by | Alfred F. Russell |
9th Vice President of Liberia | |
In office January 1, 1872 – January 3, 1876 | |
President | Joseph Jenkins Roberts |
Preceded by | James Skivring Smith |
Succeeded by | Charles Harmon |
1st Attorney General of Liberia | |
In office 1848–1855 | |
President | Joseph Jenkins Roberts |
Personal details | |
Born | (1820-01-24)January 24, 1820 Southampton County, Virginia, United States |
Died | 1885 (aged 64-65) |
Political party | True Whig |
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