Siaka Stevens
Former President of Sierra Leone
Siaka Probyn Stevens was the leader of Sierra Leone from 1967 to 1985, serving as Prime Minister from 1967 to 1971 and as President from 1971 to 1985. Stevens' leadership was often characterized by patrimonial rule and self-indulgence,... Wikipedia
Born: August 24, 1905, Moyamba, Sierra Leone
Died: May 29, 1988 (age 82 years), Freetown, Sierra Leone
Previous offices: President of Sierra Leone (1971–1985), Prime Minister of Sierra Leone (1968–1971), Mayor of Freetown (1962–1966), and more
Spouse: Rebecca Stevens (m. ?–1988)
Education: Fourah Bay College and Ruskin College
Presidential term: April 21, 1971 – November 28, 1985
Party: All People's Congress