Tubman, William V(acanarat) S(hadrach)
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born Nov. 29, 1895, Harper, Liberia
died July 23, 1971, London, Eng.
President of Liberia (1944–71).
Tubman educated himself in law before entering public service, eventually ascending to the Supreme Court (1937–44). As president, Tubman enacted suffrage and property rights for women, authorized participation in government by all ethnic groups, and established a nationwide public-school system.
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Tubman, William V(acanarat) S(hadrach) — (29 nov. 1895, Harper, Liberia–23 jul. 1971, Londres, Inglaterra). Presidente de Liberia (1944–71). Fue autodidacta en derecho antes de entrar en la administración pública, desde donde ascendió finalmente al Tribunal Supremo (1937–44). Como… … Enciclopedia Universal
Tubman — [tub′mən] 1. Harriet 1820? 1913; U.S. abolitionist 2. William V(acanarat) S(hadrach) 1895 1971; president of Liberia (1944 71) … English World dictionary
Tubman — I. biographical name Harriet circa 1820 1913 American abolitionist II. biographical name William V(acanarat) S(hadrach) 1895 1971 Liberian lawyer; president of Liberia (1944 71) … New Collegiate Dictionary
