Albert Lutuli facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Albert Lutuli
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| President of the African National Congress | |
| In office 1952–1967 |
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| Preceded by | James Moroka |
| Succeeded by | Oliver Tambo |
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| Born | c. 1898 Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia |
| Died | 21 July 1967 Stanger, Natal, South Africa |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Spouse | Nokukhanya Bhengu |
Inkosi Albert John Luthuli (very often spelt Lutuli; c. 1898 – 21 July 1967), also known by his Zulu name Mvumbi (English language: continuous rain), was a South African teacher, activist, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and politician. Luthuli was elected president of the African National Congress (ANC) in 1952. At this time, an umbrella organisation that led opposition to the white minority government in South Africa. Luthuli ended up serving until his accidental death. He was awarded the 1960 Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the non-violent struggle against apartheid. He was the first person of African heritage to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Luthuli was a lay preacher of the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA) based at its Groutville Congregational Church in Stanger, KwaZulu Natal, where Luthuli was laid to rest upon his passing in 1967.
Images for kids
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Statue of Albert Lutuli in Stanger in KwaZulu-Natal
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Albert Luthuli during his Oslo visit in 1961.
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Statue of Albert Lutuli at Nobel Square at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.
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See also
In Spanish: Albert John Lutuli para niños
