Edward Blyden
Politician

Edward Blyden Net Worth

Edward Blyden was a prominent writer and politician born on August 3, 1832 in Saint Thomas, VI. He is best remembered for his work with African communities across the globe, as well as his ambassadorship to Liberia and his service as the Liberian Secretary of States and Minister of the Interior. His legacy lives on in the work he did to promote African culture and education.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day August 3, 1832
Birth Place Saint Thomas, VI
Age 187 YEARS OLD
Died On Feb 7, 1912 (age 79)
Birth Sign Leo

💰 Net worth: $16.2 Million (2024)

About

Writer and Politician, best remembered for being the ambassador to Liberia and for his work with African communities across the globe. He also served as the Liberian Secretary of States as well as it's Minister of the Interior.

Before Fame

He hoped to attend Rutgers Theological College in 1850, but was denied admission due to his race.

Trivia

Surprisingly, he was a proud Zionist and celebrated Israel as a Jewish state.

Family Life

He had three children with wife Sarah Yates.

Associated With

Like author Leon Uris, he was a proud Zionist.

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