Desmond Tutu
7 October 1931 – 26 December 2021
Desmond Tutu was a South African Anglican bishop and theologian who became a leading voice against apartheid. He served as Archbishop of Cape Town and chaired the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and he received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984.
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Life events
Desmond Mpilo Tutu was born in Klerksdorp in the Transvaal.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgTutu was ordained to the Anglican priesthood after training for the clergy.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgTutu became Bishop of Lesotho in the Anglican Church.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgIn this role he became a prominent national opponent of apartheid.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgTutu received the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the struggle against apartheid.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgTutu was elected the first Black Archbishop of Cape Town, head of the Anglican Church in Southern Africa.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgTutu led the commission investigating human rights abuses under apartheid.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgTutu died in Cape Town at the age of 90.
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