Florence_Dillsworth

Florence Dillsworth

Florence Dillsworth

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Florence Agnes Dillsworth (1937–2000), was a Sierra Leonean educator who served as principal of St. Joseph's Convent School and was the third mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone.

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Early life

Florence Agnes Dillsworth was born to Sierra Leone Creole parents, Wilmot Aloysius Dillsowrth (1908–1985), the town clerk of Freetown, and Jeanne Dillsworth, née Peacourt. Florence Dillsworth attended the St. Joseph's Convent School in Freetown, Sierra Leone and was subsequently educated in England.

Political career

Florence Dillsworth was elected as the third female mayor of Freetown on the Freetown City Council.

Death

Florence Dillsworth died in February 2000 in London. She was buried in Ascension Town Cemetery, Freetown, Sierra Leone.

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