When was Charles D. B. King born?

Charles D. B. King was born on 12 March 1875 in Monrovia.

What positions has Charles D. B. King held?

Positions held by Charles D. B. King include: President of Liberia (1920–1930); Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Where did Charles D. B. King study?

Charles D. B. King was educated at Sierra Leone Grammar School.

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Charles D. B. King

President of Liberia (1875-1961)

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Charles Dunbar Burgess King was a Liberian politician who served as the 17th president of Liberia from 1920 to 1930. He was of Americo-Liberian and Sierra Leone Creole descent. He was a member of the True Whig Party, which ruled the country from 1878 until 1980.

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Born: 12 March 1875 wd
Place of birth: Monrovia wd
Died: 4 September 1961 wd
Place of death: Monrovia wd
Citizenship: Liberia wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat, jurist wd
Political party: True Whig Party wd
Education: Sierra Leone Grammar School wd

Positions held wd

President of Liberia (5 January 1920 – 3 December 1930)
Minister of Foreign Affairs

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Order of Saint-Charles (1927)

Questions

When was Charles D. B. King born?: Charles D. B. King was born on 12 March 1875 in Monrovia.
What positions has Charles D. B. King held?: Positions held by Charles D. B. King include: President of Liberia (1920–1930); Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Where did Charles D. B. King study?: Charles D. B. King was educated at Sierra Leone Grammar School.

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Last updated 3 November 2026 · facts checked 14 November 2026

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