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John Langalibalele Dube

South African philosopher, educator, politician, publisher, editor, novelist, and poet (1871-1946) · South Africa · Writers · Died at 74

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John Langalibalele Dube OLG was a South African essayist, philosopher, educator, politician, publisher, editor, novelist and poet. He was the founding president of the South African Native National Congress (SANNC), which became the African National Congress in 1923.

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John Langalibalele Dube OLG was a South African essayist, philosopher, educator, politician, publisher, editor, novelist and poet. He was the founding president of the South African Native National Congress (SANNC), which became the African National Congress in 1923. He was an uncle to Dr Pixley ka Isaka Seme, with whom he founded SANNC. Dube served as the president of SANNC between 1912 and 1917. He was brought to America by returning missionaries and attended Oberlin Preparatory Academy.

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South Africa
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1871 to 1946 · aged 74

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