Albert Luthuli

ModernPoliticianSouth Africa1898 — 1967

ANC president and first African Nobel Peace laureate.

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Quick Facts

Born

1898

Died

1967

Country

South Africa

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)28

Political (20%)63

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score54.4

Albert Luthuli — Complete Timeline

1952 AD

Elected President of the African National CongressPolitical Action◆ Major

Albert Luthuli was elected President-General of the ANC, succeeding James Moroka. He led the organization during the Defiance Campaign and advocated for nonviolent resistance against apartheid.

ANC LeadershipAnti-Apartheid

Impact: nationalconstructive

1959 AD

Banned by the Apartheid GovernmentPolitical Action◆ Major

The South African government imposed a banning order on Luthuli, restricting his movement, speech, and political activities. The ban confined him to his rural home but did not stop his influence.

Banning OrderRepression

Impact: nationaldestructive

1960 AD

Awarded the Nobel Peace PrizeCultural

Albert Luthuli became the first African to win the Nobel Peace Prize, awarded for his nonviolent struggle against apartheid. The prize brought global attention to the anti-apartheid movement.

Nobel PrizeAnti-ApartheidPeace

Impact: globalconstructive

1962 AD

Published 'Let My People Go'Cultural

Luthuli published his autobiography 'Let My People Go', detailing his life and the anti-apartheid struggle. The book became a key text in the movement and spread his message internationally.

AutobiographyLiterature

Impact: globalconstructive