Albert Luthuli

c. 1898 – 21 July 1967

Albert Luthuli was a South African teacher, Zulu chief, and anti-apartheid activist who served as President-General of the African National Congress. In 1960 he became the first African to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, recognized for his nonviolent resistance to apartheid.

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Born near Bulawayo
c. 1898

Albert John Luthuli was born around 1898, in the region of present-day Zimbabwe.

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Became a teacher at Adams College
1921

Luthuli trained and worked as a teacher at Adams College in Natal.

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Elected chief of the Groutville reserve
1936

Luthuli was elected a Zulu chief, taking up local leadership duties.

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Elected President-General of the ANC
1952

Luthuli became the national leader of the African National Congress.

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Deposed as chief by the government
1952

The apartheid government removed Luthuli from his chieftaincy for refusing to resign from the ANC.

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Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
1960

Luthuli became the first African to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent campaign against apartheid.

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Published autobiography Let My People Go
1962

Luthuli's memoir describing his life and the struggle against apartheid was published.

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Died near Stanger, Natal
21 July 1967

Luthuli died after being struck by a train near his home while under government restriction.

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