When was Ellen Johnson Sirleaf born?

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was born on 29 October 1938 in Monrovia.

What positions has Ellen Johnson Sirleaf held?

Positions held by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf include: Chairperson of ECOWAS (2016–2017); President of Liberia (2006–2018); Finance Minister of Liberia (1979–1980).

Where did Ellen Johnson Sirleaf study?

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was educated at University of Colorado Boulder, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, College of West Africa.

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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

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24th president of Liberia

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Ellen Eugenia Johnson Sirleaf is a Liberian politician who served as the 24th president of Liberia from 2006 to 2018. Sirleaf was the first elected female head of state in Africa.

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Born: 29 October 1938 wd
Place of birth: Monrovia wd
Citizenship: Liberia wd
Occupation: politician, economist, entrepreneur, writer wd
Political party: Unity Party, True Whig Party (until 1980) wd
Education: University of Colorado Boulder, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, College of West Africa, Madison Business College, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Colorado wd
Social media: X (Twitter) wd

Positions held wd

Chairperson of ECOWAS (4 June 2016 – 4 June 2017)
President of Liberia (16 January 2006 – 22 January 2018)
Finance Minister of Liberia (1979–1980)

Awards wd

Nobel Peace Prize (2011)
Presidential Medal of Freedom (2007)
honorary doctor of Harvard University (2011)
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize (2012)
Four Freedoms Award – Freedom of Speech (1988)
Freedom Award (2006)
Global Economy Prize (2014)
BBC 100 Women (2017)
Order of African Redemption
Order of the Pioneers of Liberia
Order of the Star of Africa
Sovereign Military Order of Malta
Order of Mono (1996)
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour (2012)
Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership (2018)

Questions

When was Ellen Johnson Sirleaf born?: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was born on 29 October 1938 in Monrovia.
What positions has Ellen Johnson Sirleaf held?: Positions held by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf include: Chairperson of ECOWAS (2016–2017); President of Liberia (2006–2018); Finance Minister of Liberia (1979–1980).
Where did Ellen Johnson Sirleaf study?: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was educated at University of Colorado Boulder, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, College of West Africa.

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