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Archbishop Desmond Tutu Biography, Education, Career, Family, Quotes

Archbishop Desmond Tutu Biography, Career, Quotes

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a great South African and South Africa’s last surviving Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, has passed on in Cape Town at the age of ninety. His passing has cast South Africa and the whole world in deep sadness, feelings of despair, and remembrance of the legacy he lives behind. In honor and celebration of his life’s work, this article looks into his biography highlighting his background, career, and personal life.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu Age and Place of Birth

The global human rights activist was born in Klerksdorp in the then Western Transvaal Union of South Africa on 7th October 1931. Tutu was born to a Motswana mother and Xhosa father. He celebrated his 90th and last birthday at the St. George’s Cathedral on 7th October with thousands coming to celebrate with him. READ FULL STORY