Matilda Newport Liberian Activist
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| Birthday |
30th November, 1794
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| Died |
1837
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| Nationality |
Liberian
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| Occupation |
Activist
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Matilda Newport (c. 1795–1837) was an Americo-Liberian colonist and folk hero. She is known for her actions in 1822 when she is alleged to have defended the settlement Cape Mesurado with a cannon she lit from her pipe. She is a controversial figure in light of the tensions between Americo-Liberians and native Liberians. The historical accuracy of the account has been challenged. A national holiday in her honour, Matilda Newport Day, was celebrated annually on 1 December from 1916 until it was abolished in 1980.
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