Charles Taylor: Wiki disambiguation page
Charles McArthur Ghankay Taylor (born 28 January 1948) is a Liberian politician and convicted war criminal.
He was the 22nd President of Liberia from 2 August 1997 until his resignation on 11 August 2003.
Charles Taylor | |
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| 22nd President of Liberia | |
| In office 2 August 1997 – 11 August 2003 | |
| Vice President |
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| Preceded by | Ruth Perry (Chairperson of the Council of State) |
| Succeeded by | Moses Blah |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles McArthur Taylor 28 January 1948 Arthington, Montserrado County, Liberia |
| Political party | People's Redemption Council (expelled in 1983) National Patriotic |
| Spouse(s) | Enid Tupee (m. 1979; div. 1997) Jewel Howard (m. 1997; div. 2006) Victoria Addison (m. 2002) |
| Children | 14, including Charles |
| Alma mater | Bentley University |
| Occupation | Warlord, Former Head of State |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Liberia |
| Years of service | 1989-2003 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Commands | Liberian Army |
| Battles/wars |
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| Years active | 1997–2003 |
| Conviction(s) | Crimes against humanity including, acts of terrorism, murder, atrocities against personal dignity, rape, slavery, mutilation, use of children under the age of 15 in armed forces or groups, or use them to actively participate in hostilities, looting and other acts inhuman |
| Criminal penalty | 50 years in prison |
| Details | |
| Victims | +100.000 |
Date apprehended | March 29th, 2006 |
| Imprisoned at | HM Prison Frankland |
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