Valentine Strasser

Quick Facts

Full Name	Valentine Strasser
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Apr 26, 1967(1967-04-26)
Age	57
Birthplace	Freetown
Country	Sierra Leone
Birth City	Freetown
Horoscope	Taurus

Valentine Strasser Biography

Valentine Strasser is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on April 26, 1967 in Freetown, Freetown, Sierra Leone. Valentine Esegragbo Melvin Strasser was born on 26 April 1967 in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, to parents from the Creole ethnic group. Strasser grew up in the neighbourhood of Allen Town, in the extreme East End of Freetown.

The Revolutionary United Front (RUF) led by Foday Sankoh began their first attack on 25 March 1991 in Buedu villages in Kailahun District. Strasser and other soldiers who were already in a military barracks in Kailahun, were sent to command and rout the rebellion against the RUF.

On January 1996, after nearly four years in power, Strasser was ousted in another military coup, but this time it was his own NPRC members who were not satisfied with his handling of the peace process. The coup was led by his deputy, Brigadier General Julius Maada Bio, Colonel Tom Nyuma and Captain Komba Mondeh. Bio quickly rose as the leader of the coup, with the support of Nyuma and Mondeh and took over as Head of State of Sierra Leone.

On January 1996, after nearly four years in power, Strasser was ousted in a second military coup, but this time it was his own NPRC soldiers who were not satisfied with his handling of the peace process. The coup was led by his deputy, Brigadier General Julius Maada Bio.

Strasser completed his secondary education at the Sierra Leone Grammar School in Freetown and graduated in 1985 at age eighteen. While in secondary school, Strasser was a gifted student in math and chemistry.

Valentine Strasser Net Worth

Valentine Strasser is one of the richest Politician from Sierra Leone. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Valentine Strasser 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Valentine Esegragbo Melvine Strasser (born 26 April 1967) is an ex-military leader who served as head of state of Sierra Leone from 1992 to 1996. He had been a junior military officer but in 1992, he became the world’s youngest Head of State when he seized power three days after his 25th birthday. He was the leading member in a group of six young Sierra Leonean soldiers who overthrew president Joseph Saidu Momoh in the 29 April 1992 military coup. They established a military junta called the National Provisional Ruling Council (NPRC).

On graduation from secondary school in 1985, he enlisted in the Republic of Sierra Leone Military Forces (RSLMF) at the age of eighteen and was deployed for military training as a cadet officer at the Benguema Military Training Academy in Benguema, a town located just outside Freetown. After his training, he was commissioned into the Sierra Leone army at the young age of nineteen. He was posted to a barracks in Daru, Kailahun District in Eastern Sierra Leone.

After many appeals, warnings or threats, the young soldiers decided to march down in their combat from Kailahun to the State House in Freetown on 29 April 1992, to protest about their setbacks in pursuing the war, demanding their outstanding salaries. The group of soldiers was led by Strasser himself and his best friend Solomon Musa. The appearance of the soldiers in the capital city forced president Momoh to flee the country and he went into exile in Conakry, Guinea. This power vacuum motivated Strasser and his men to seize power, forming the NPRC, with Strasser as its leader and the Head of State of the country. Strasser became the youngest Head of State in the world at just twenty five years old.

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Who is Valentine Strasser Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Valentine Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Sierra Leone. Valentine Strasser celebrates birthday on April 26 of every year.

Who overthrown Valentine Strasser?

In January 1996, after nearly four years in power, Strasser was ousted in a second military coup, led by his deputy, Brigadier General Julius Maada Bio.

Who is Valentine Strasser What role did he play in the Sierra Leone war?

He was the leading member in a group of six young Sierra Leonean soldiers who overthrew president Joseph Saidu Momoh in the 29 April 1992 military coup. They established a military junta called the National Provisional Ruling Council (NPRC).

Who is the most educated president in Sierra Leone?

His Excellency Julius Maada Bio
Preceded by| Valentine Strasser
Succeeded by| Ahmad Tejan Kabbah (as elected president)
Personal details
Born| Julius Maada Wonie Bio 12 May 1964 Tihun, Bonthe District, Sierra Leone

When was Valentine Strasser born?

April 26, 1967 (age 55 years)

Who is the first elected president in Sierra Leone?

President of the Republic of Sierra Leone
Formation| 19 April 1971
First holder| Christopher Okoro Cole (acting)
Deputy| Vice President of Sierra Leone
Salary| 12,220 USD annually