Thomas Mends Kodwo-Mercer (also known as T. M. Kodwo Mercer 1916– 2003) was a Ghanaian diplomat. He was the first Black African from the Gold Coast (currently Ghana) to be appointed as a High Commissioner to the UK.[1]
Thomas Mends Kodwo-Mercer | |
|---|---|
| Ghanaian High Commissioner to United Kingdom | |
| In office 1954–1956 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 January 1916 |
| Died | 2003 (aged 86–87) Luton |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Occupation | Chairman |
Early life and education
editMercer was born on 17 January 1916. He attended Achimota Training College.[2] He also attended Adisadel College where he later became a tutor from 1938 to 1943.[2][3] He further studied commerce at Birmingham University in 1948.[2][4]
Political life
editMercer was a member of the Convention People's Party.[2]
Career
editMercer was the Gold Coast Commissioner to the UK from 1954 to 1956.[2][5][6] He was the Chairman of the Cocoa Purchasing Company, Agricultural Produce Marketing Board and the Cocoa Marketing Board.[2]
Personal life
editMercer was the twin brother of James Mercer and their younger brother was Mr. Krakue Mercer.[3][7] Ekwow Spio-Gabrah and Andrew Egyapa Mercer were his nephews.[2] Sally Mugabe was his niece. He was an Anglican.[2]
Death and burial
editHe died at 86 years and was buried in London.[2]
References
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- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Burial of First African Gold Coast Commissioner to UK". Modern Ghana. 28 November 2003. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Adisadel College Old Boys Association – Year Group Reports". www.adisadelonline.com. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ Britain), Royal Society of Arts (Great (1954). Journal of the Royal Society of Arts. Society.
- ^ Steinberg, S. (2016-12-29). The Statesman's Year-Book: Statistical and Historical Annual of the States of the World for the Year 1954. Springer. ISBN 978-0-230-27083-1.
- ^ Martin, Frederick; Keltie, Sir John Scott; Renwick, Isaac Parker Anderson; Epstein, Mortimer; Steinberg, Sigfrid Henry; Paxton, John; Hunter (Librarian), Brian; Turner, Barry (1956). The Statesman's Year-book. St. Martin's Press.
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