Edward Wilmot Blyden

Full Name

Edward Wilmot Blyden

Date of Birth

August 3, 1832

Date of Death

February 7, 1912

Place of Birth

Saint Thomas, Danish West Indies (now known as the American Virgin Islands)

Place of Death

Freetown, Sierra Leone

Education

Edward Wilmot Blyden attended Alexander High School in Liberia. He was initially encouraged to pursue higher education in the United States, but was rejected by two colleges due to his race. He then moved to Liberia to continue his education.

Spouses Names

Edward Wilmot Blyden was married to Sarah Yates. He also had a long-term relationship with Anna Erskine.

Children Names

Edward Wilmot Blyden had three children with Sarah Yates. He also had five children with Anna Erskine.

Parents Names

Edward Wilmot Blyden’s parents were Romeo Blyden and Judith Blyden.

Popular Relatives Names

Among Edward Wilmot Blyden’s descendants is Sylvia Blyden, a publisher of the Awareness Times.

Known Affiliates Names

Edward Wilmot Blyden was associated with the Reverend John P. Knox, who was his mentor and encouraged him to pursue education.

Affiliated Organizations’ Names

Edward Wilmot Blyden was associated with the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions and the New York Colonization Society.

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