Albert John Mvumbi Luthuli
1898 – 1967 South Africa
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Who was Albert John Mvumbi Luthuli?
Teacher and Zulu chief who became the first African to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1960 for his nonviolent resistance to apartheid. He served as president of the African National Congress from 1952 to 1967.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Albert John Mvumbi Luthuli (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Peace | 1960 | for his non-violent struggle against apartheid |
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