Apr 28, 2013

Fast Facts on Charles Taytlor

(CNN) ___Here's an in-depth look at the life of Charles Taylor, former president of Liberia and convicted war criminal.

Personal:
Birth date: January 28, 1948

Birth place: Arthington, Liberia

Birth name: Charles Taylor

Father: Nelson Taylor

Mother: Zoe Taylor

Marriages: Victoria Addison-Taylor (unknown-present); Jewel (Howard) Taylor (1997-2006, divorce)

Children: with Victoria Addison-Taylor: three girls; with Jewel (Howard) Taylor: McArthur Taylor. It is reported that Taylor has several other children.

Education: Bentley College, Massachusetts, BA Economics,1977

Other Facts:
Taylor stole or diverted nearly $100 million of Liberia's funds while in power according to government records investigated by the U.N. Taylor used the money to buy houses, cars, and illegal weapons while fighting the civil war.

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