VIDA PERSONAL
When and where were you born?
On October 7, 1931, in Maltosa, South Africa
What was your greatest achievement or contribution to humanity?
He was president of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
What virtues stand out most in his life?
Courage, compassion, joy, justice, etc.
Did he have any unusual hobbies or pastimes?
Yes, Desmond Tutu had very cheerful hobbies that were close to people.
What was happening in the world during his lifetime?
Support for equality, peace, and human rights grew.
What was your family like?
He was the son of a domestic servant, Aletta Tutu, and a teacher, Zachariah Tutu.
In what year did he become known by the people?
Desmond Tutu began to be internationally recognized in 1971.
Was he a controversial or respected person?
Desmond Tutu was a highly respected person, although he also had moments of controversy.
Did he/she enjoy any sport or physical activity?
He wasn't a great athlete, but he did enjoy football, rugby, dancing, and walking.
With which other important figures did he live?
One of them was Barack Obama, and they got along very well.
What was your childhood like?
My childhood was marked by fragile health, which required me to be given the name "Mpilo" (life).
How did your career or main job begin?
Desmond Tutu began his career working as a teacher.
Did he win any awards, medals, or recognitions?
Yes, I won the Nobel Peace Prize (1984)
Was he a good cook, musician, or amateur artist?
He wasn't a great cook or artist, but he was an amateur musician and dancer.
What was happening in his country during his lifetime?
In South Africa
She lived under apartheid, a system of racist laws that segregated people by skin color.
Was there any important event in your childhood that marked you?
As a child in South Africa, I experienced firsthand the racism of the apartheid system.
What did he invent, discover or create?
The concept of “Restorative Justice” that helped the victims of apartheid.
Are there any movies, songs, or books about him?
Yes, all three exist thanks to their inspiration to the world
Did he have any superstitions or strange customs?
Desmond Tutu did not have any known superstitions or strange customs.
What social problems did you face during your life?
Against injustice and poverty, he fought to ensure that everyone had access to education, housing, and decent work.
What was the place where he grew up like?
I grew up in South Africa, a country marked by poverty and racism.
How did the discipline change thanks to him?
Through religion and social activism.
At what age did he begin to be recognized?
Desmond Tutu began to gain international recognition in his 40s.
Did he eat anything unusual or did he have a favorite dish?
He had a taste for simple food, and especially for sharing it.
What was happening in Mexico during his lifetime?
One of them was the massive destruction caused by the 1985 earthquake that devastated much of Mexico.