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St. Paul Recorder
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
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Biographical sketch of Dr. Edward W. Blyden, a renowned scholar and diplomat born 115 years ago in St. Thomas, Danish West Indies. He excelled in Liberia as educator, politician, linguist speaking 40 languages, and author, serving as Secretary of State and envoy to the UK court.
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By Elton Fax
Beyond a Doubt, Dr. Edward W. Blyden Ranks With The
WORLD'S FIRST RATE SCHOLARS!
He was Born 115 Years Ago in ST. THOMAS, DANISH WEST INDIES.
FOR A SHORT TIME HE LIVED in the U.S.A.
But at 19, Went To LIBERIA TO SECURE A GOOD EDUCATION.
HE BECAME PRINCIPAL OF HIS OLD HIGH SCHOOL,
THEN ENTERED UPON A POLITICAL CAREER.
MEANWHILE HE CARRIED AN IMPRESSIVE LOAD OF STUDIES!
TWICE HE BECAME LIBERIA'S SECRETARY OF STATE.
HE WAS ALSO THE ENVOY TO THE FAMED COURT OF SAINT JAMES!
DR. BLYDEN SPOKE 40 LANGUAGES FLUENTLY—HAVING A RARE KNOWLEDGE OF ARABIC.
HIS MANY AUTHORITATIVE WRITINGS INCLUDE "CHRISTIANITY, ISLAM, AND THE NEGRO RACE".
IT MAY BE SAID THAT THIS MOST EMINENT DIPLOMAT, LINGUIST AND WORLD SCHOLAR HAS SERVED THE HUMAN RACE WITH DIGNITY and GREAT FORCE.
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St. Thomas, Danish West Indies; U.S.A.; Liberia; Court Of Saint James
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Born 115 Years Ago
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Dr. Edward W. Blyden, born in St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, lived briefly in the U.S.A., then moved to Liberia at 19 for education. He became principal of his high school, entered politics, served twice as Secretary of State, and was envoy to the Court of Saint James. He spoke 40 languages fluently, including Arabic, and wrote authoritative works like 'Christianity, Islam, and the Negro Race.' He served humanity with dignity and great force.