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Henry Josiah Lightfoot Biography and Timeline

Follow Henry Josiah Lightfoot through 2 dated historical records for Sierra Leone.

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Henry Josiah Lightfoot, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1962–1962Years on this page

1962

5 May 1962

Governor-General Appointed

Sir · Governor-General of Sierra Leone · Freetown · Government / Sierra Leone Monarchy

Becomes the first Sierra Leonean Governor-General

Role range: 1962-1967

7 July 1962

Head of State Representative

Sir · Governor-General of Sierra Leone · Freetown · Government / Sierra Leone Monarchy

Assumes the full governor-general role after succeeding Maurice Dorman

Role range: 1962-1967

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