sep 2, 1902 - *Sylvanus Olympio
Description:
Born in Agoué, DahomeyFather Epiphanio Elpidio Olympio (1873-1968)
Mother belonged to the ethnic group of Mamproussie (from the north), was sold as a slave to the Olympio family. Grandparents were Afro-Brazilians
In short: Olympio is a man born intrinsically as a Pan-African, with roots that transcended ethnic and colonial boundaries. Studied at German Catholic school in Lomé.
Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 2, 1902
Now
~ 123 years ago