Blahsue Vonleh

Blahsue Vonleh

Chief Blahsue Vonleh (1880? – September 28, 1947) was Paramount Chief of the Doe Clan, Nimba County, Liberia, from 1920 until his death in 1947.

Paramount Chief Vonleh was born in Zuaplay in Nimba County, around 1865. Chief Vonleh was a great leader of his people and fought many tribal battles in defense of his clan. He was made Paramount Chief around the 1930s based on his valor and skill on the battlefield. This powerful man hailed from the Dan tribe, mainly situated in the northern part of Liberia.

Chief Vonleh attended the inauguration of Liberia's 19th President, William V.S. Tubman, as member of the tribal delegation in 1944 in the capital of Monrovia.

Vonleh Village in Liberia was named in his honor and is headed by his son, Chief Tarkpour Vonleh.

President Moses Blah, who succeeded President Charles Taylor also hails from Nimba county.


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