Edward J. Roye

president of Liberia

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Edward J. Roye served as president of Liberia in 1871. His presidency was marked by unpopularity due to the raising of a foreign loan. This unpopularity led to his deposition and imprisonment in Monrovia. Following his removal, Joseph Jenkins Roberts was called back to office and served until 1876.12

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The early republic
…unpopular was the new president, Edward J. Roye, who was deposed and imprisoned at Monrovia. Roberts was called back to office. He served until 1876.
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…unpopular was the new president, Edward J. Roye, who was deposed and imprisoned at Monrovia. Roberts was called back to office. He served until 1876.
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