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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Entrepreneur · born October 29, 1938

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Ellen Eugenia Johnson Sirleaf is a Liberian politician who served as the 24th president of Liberia from 2006 to 2018. Sirleaf was the first elected female head of state in Africa.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. ~68Named honorary doctorate2006
  2. 67Became President of LiberiaJanuary 16, 2006
  3. 69Received the Presidential Medal of FreedomNovember 5, 2007
  4. ~73Received the Nobel Peace Prize2011
  5. ~79Named BBC 100 Women2017

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