Desmond Tutu

South African priest

Desmond Mpilo Tutu OMSG CH GCStJ was a South African Anglican bishop and theologian, known for his work as an anti-apartheid and human rights activist. He was Bishop of Johannesburg from 1985 to 1986 and then Archbishop of Cape Town from 1986 to 1996, in both cases being the first black African to hold the position.

How did Desmond Tutu’s actions make a difference?

Desmond Tutu is one of South Africa’s most well-known human rights activists, winning the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in resolving and ending apartheid. … Tutu also supported the economic boycott of South Africa, while constantly encouraging reconciliation between various factions associated with apartheid

Who is Desmond Tutu’s wife?

Nomalizo Leah Tutu (married in 1955) 

What did Desmond Tutu study?

After leaving school he trained first as a teacher at Pretoria Bantu Normal College and in 1954 he graduated from the University of South Africa. After three years as a high school teacher he began to study theology, being ordained as a priest in 1960.