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Desmond Tutu

In 1978 Desmond Tutu was appointed general secretary of the South African Council of Churches and became an influential spokesperson for the rights of black South Africans. During the 1980s he played an essential role in demonstrating the iniquities of apartheid to national and international audiences, and in 1984 he won the Nobel Prize for Peace for his accomplishments.

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What countries has desmond tutu visited?

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Desmond Tutu has visited numerous countries throughout his career, advocating for human rights and social justice. Some notable countries he has visited include the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, India, Canada, Germany, Brazil, and South Africa (his home country).

Who is desmond tutu and when was he elected as archbishop of cape town?

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Desmond Tutu is a prominent South African cleric and human rights activist. He was elected as the Archbishop of Cape Town in 1986, becoming the first black person to hold this position in the Anglican Church in South Africa. Tutu played a major role in the anti-apartheid movement and has been a tireless advocate for justice, reconciliation, and peace.

What were Desmond Mpilo Tutu achieve?

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Desmond Tutu is a civil rights activist. He received the Nobel Peace prize in 1984. He is an outspoken critic of the apartheid practices.

How did Desmond Tutu overcome prejudice?

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Desmond Tutu tried to stop people from being racist and to re-unite white people and black people.

In which year was Desmond Tutu awarded a Nobel Peace Prize?

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If you are asking when he won it it was 1984

How did Desmond Tutu end apartheid in South Africa?

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Yes, he brought global attention to South Africa's government, which led to sanctions by trading partners, and the government fell apart from there.

Did Desmond Tutu marry?

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Desmond Tutu married to Nomalizo Leah Shenxane in 2 July 1955

What was desmond tutu's career?

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During South Africa’s moves toward democracy in the early 1990s, Tutu propagated the idea of South Africa as “the Rainbow Nation,” and he continued to comment on events with varying combinations of trenchancy and humor. In 1995 South African Pres. Nelson Mandela appointed Tutu head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which investigated allegations of human rights abuses during the apartheid era.

What influenced Desmond Tutu to become a bishop?

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Desmond Tutu studied theology as a young man and became and Anglican priest. Because of his continued good work, he was eventually named archbishop, a position which enabled him to continue his work as a humanitarian throughout the world.

How did archbishop desmond tutu end the apartheid?

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Archbishop Desmond Tutu ended the apartheid because it was wrong, injustified and mean in his opinion to section black people from white people.

What problems did Desmond Tutu face?

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Desmond Tutu had many challenges. He pushed himself to get a college education when most blacks in South Africa were unable to get an education. He was the first black bishop and archbishop in South Africa. He preached nonviolence even though the government was slaughtering protestors.

Which political figure received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984?

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Answer this question… Desmond Tutu

When did desmond tutu die?

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Desmond Tutu is still alive! He was born on 17th October 1931.

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Why did desmond tutu become a christian?

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Yes, Desmond Tutu says he is a Christian, although he does not follow historic orthodox Christian doctrine.

What did desmond tutu fight for?

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Desmond Tutu has fought against apartheid since 1961. He has also spoken against violence towards anyone. In addition to rights for blacks, he has spoken for rights for homosexuals and those with AIDs.

What did Desmond Tutu teach in South Africa from 1967 to 1972?

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In those years he taught Theology in Eastern Cape and Lesotho.

Where did desmond tutu grow up?

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Desmond Tutu studied theology at King's College London.

Was Desmond Tutu an important leader in Anglican or Baptist church?

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While Desmond Tutu was a member and the first black head of the Anglican church, some would argue that his most important work was done against the apartheid in South Africa.

Much like the segregation that blacks in the United States experienced that led to the Civil Rights movement in the 1960's, apartheid was the blatant segregation of black Africans in South Africa.

What beliefs does Desmond Tutu follow?

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Desmond Tutu believes in Pacifism, Fairness and Kindness