Desmond Tutu
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Archbishop · South Africa
- Date of birth
- October 7, 1931
- Died on December 26, 2021
- Died at the age of 90
- Would have turned 95 today
South African churchman, politician, archbishop, Nobel Prize winner (1931–2021)
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Desmond Tutu was an archbishop (South Africa). Desmond Tutu was born on October 7, 1931 in Munsieville. Among other things, Desmond Tutu was known for The Elders. Desmond Tutu founded The Elders.
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Facts about Desmond
- Born
- October 7, 1931 in Munsieville
- Died
- December 26, 2021
- Nationality
- South Africa
- Occupations
- Archbishop, Human rights defender, Political activist, Protestant theologian, and Protestant clergyman
- Languages
- English
- Education
- King's College London
- Fame
- Wikipedia articles in 99 languages
Birthday
- Date of birth
- October 7, 1931
- Born on a
- Wednesday
- Zodiac sign
- Libra
What makes Desmond Tutu unique
- Generation
- Silent Generation
- In memory
- Died at the age of 90
- Today
- Would have turned 95 today
- First award in 1984, the year Desmond Tutu turned 53.
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Awards
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| Nobel Peace Prize | 1984 |
| Pacem in Terris Award | 1987 |
| Jamnalal Bajaj Award | 2000 |
| Presidential Medal of Freedom | 2009 |
| Templeton Prize | 2013 |
Groups
| Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| The Elders | – | – |
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