Milton Margai, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Sierra Leonean politician
Date of Birth: 07-Dec-1895
Place of Birth: Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone
Date of Death: 28-Apr-1964
Profession: politician
Nationality: Sierra Leone
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About Milton Margai
- Sir Milton Augustus Strieby Margai (7 December 1895 – 28 April 1964) was a Sierra Leonean doctor and politician who served as the country's head of government from 1954 until his death in 1964.
- He was titled Chief Minister from 1954 to 1960, and then Prime Minister from 1961 onwards.
- Margai studied medicine in England, and upon returning to homeland became a prominent public health campaigner.
- He entered politics as the founder and inaugural leader of the Sierra Leone People's Party.
- Margai oversaw Sierra Leone's transition to independence, which occurred in 1961.
- He died in office aged 68, and was succeeded as prime minister by his brother Albert.
- Margai enjoyed the support of Sierra Leoneans across classes, who respected his moderate style, friendly demeanor, and political savvy.
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