Matilda Newport
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title:
Matilda Newport
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Matilda Newport was an Americo-Liberian colonist and folk hero. She is known for her actions in 1822 when she is alleged to have defended the settlement Cape Mesurado with a cannon she lit from her pipe. She is a controversial figure in light of the tensions between Americo-Liberians and native Liberians. The historical accuracy of the account has been challenged. A national holiday in her honour, Matilda Newport Day, was celebrated annually on 1 December from 1916 until it was abolished in 1980
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Liberian colonist and folk hero
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilda_Newport
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2022-11-12T16:45:56Z
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