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 (often spelled Lutuli; c. 1898 – 21 July 1967) was a very important South African leader. He was a teacher, an activist, and a politician. People also knew him by his Zulu name Mvumbi, which means continuous rain.
Luthuli became the president of the African National Congress (ANC) in 1952. The ANC was a big group that worked to oppose the unfair white minority government in South Africa. He served as president until his accidental death in 1967.
Fighting for Fairness
Albert Luthuli led the fight against apartheid in South Africa. Apartheid was a system of laws that treated people unfairly based on their race. It separated people and gave white people more rights than Black people. Luthuli believed in using peaceful methods to bring about change. He worked hard to end these unfair laws.
A Nobel Peace Prize Winner
For his peaceful efforts against apartheid, Albert Luthuli was given the Nobel Peace Prize in 1960. This was a huge honor! He was the first person of African heritage to ever win the Nobel Peace Prize. This award showed the world how important his work was.
Luthuli was also a lay preacher for the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa. He was buried at his church in Groutville, Stanger, KwaZulu Natal, after he passed away.
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
