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Desmond Tutu  

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  • Desmond Tutu, born on October 7, 1931, is the former archbishop of the Anglican Church in Capetown, South Africa, and winner of the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize for his work against apartheid. Archbishop Desmond Tutu was one of the most important and beloved religious leaders of the 20th century and remains a tireless advocate for human rights as a teacher, author, and speaker. [Source: Encyclopedia of Activism and Social Justice; Tutu, Desmond (1931–)]

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