John van der Puije
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John van der Puije
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John van der Puije was a Gold Coast merchant, newspaper publisher, traditional ruler and politician. Between 1894 and 1904, he was appointed a member of the Legislative Council. He was also instrumental in the re-introduction of the Anglican Communion and English Freemasonry to the colony. He also lobbied the British colonial government to have greater African representation in the civil service in the late nineteenth century.
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Gold Coast merchant, newspaper publisher, traditional ruler and politician
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2023-11-21T18:40:26Z
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