List of Famous people born in Grand Gedeh County, Liberia

Samuel Doe

First Name Samuel

Last Name Doe

Born on May 6, 1951

Died on September 9, 1990 (aged 39)

Born in Liberia, Grand Gedeh County

Samuel Kanyon Doe was a Liberian politician who served as the Liberian leader from 1980 to 1990, first as a military leader and later as a civilian. While a master sergeant in the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), Doe staged a violent coup d'etat in April 1980 that left him de facto head of state. During the coup, then president William Tolbert, and much of the True Whig Party leadership were executed. Doe then established the People's Redemption Council, assuming the rank of general.

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Ola John

First Name Ola

Born on May 19, 1992 (age 31)

Born in Liberia, Grand Gedeh County

Height 179 cm | 5'10

Footballer

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Ola John is a Dutch professional footballer who plays for RKC Waalwijk as a left winger.

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