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Deposition of President Roye
- When
- October 26, 1871
- Where
- Monrovia
Edward James Roye was removed from the presidency on October 26, 1871, in an event characterized by some allies as a coup d'état.
The removal occurred in Monrovia, marking the end of Roye's tenure as the fifth president. This event followed his efforts to negotiate loans and his political prominence as the first True Whig Party president. The specific nature of the removal was contested, with allies labeling it a coup.
Sources
- Edward James Roye Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
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