Gershon Collier
Sierra Leonean diplomat (1927–1994) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gershon Beresford Onesimus Collier (February 16, 1927 – May 25, 1994) was a Sierra Leone Creole diplomat, Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, and educator.
Gershon Beresford Onesimus Collier | |
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| Sierra Leone's first permanent representative to the Headquarters of the United Nations of Sierra Leone to United Nations | |
| In office 1961 – February 17, 1967 | |
| Succeeded by | Christopher Okoro Cole |
| Sierra Leonean Ambassador to the United States of Sierra Leone to United States | |
| In office November 20, 1963 – February 17, 1967 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Edmund Kelfa-Caulker |
| Succeeded by | Christopher Okoro Cole |
| Chief Justice of Sierra Leone | |
| In office February 17, 1967 – March 21, 1967 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Samuel Bankole Jones[1] |
| Succeeded by | Banja Tejan-Sie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 16, 1927 Freetown, Sierra Leone |
| Died | May 25, 1994 (aged 67) New York City, U.S.[citation needed] |
| Spouse | Fashu Dora (m. 1954) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents |
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| Education | CMS Grammar School and Fourah Bay College |
Career
Collier was called to the English Bar in London.[2]
When Albert Margai left the Sierra Leone People's Party in 1958, Collier went with him and became a member of the People's National Party's first executive committee where he served alongside other Sierra Leoneans such as Claude Nelson-Williams.[2]
In 1961, he became Sierra Leone's first permanent representative to the United Nations.[3]
In 1967, Margai arranged his nomination as Chief Justice of Sierra Leone. However, Margai lost the election in 1967 and Collier lost his office as Chief Justice.[2]
In 1967, Collier immigrated to New York City, where he took a teaching appointment at New York University.[4]
Collier's granddaughter Napheesa Collier won a gold medal in basketball at the 2020 Summer Olympics and 2024 Summer Olympics.[5]
References
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